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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,081.89, 663,252.21 and 142,556.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,081.89, 663,252.21 and 142,556.45 is: 213,876.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,081.89 : 663,252.21 = 142,556.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,081.89/663,252.21 = 142,556.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,081.89x = 663,252.21 × 142,556.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,081.89x = 94,550,877,195.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,550,877,195.99/442,081.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,876.39

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