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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,142.54, 663,342.96 and 142,616.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,142.54, 663,342.96 and 142,616.49 is: 213,966.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,142.54 : 663,342.96 = 142,616.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,142.54/663,342.96 = 142,616.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,142.54x = 663,342.96 × 142,616.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,142.54x = 94,603,644,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,603,644,621.41/442,142.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,966.39

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