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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,244.60, 663,204.90 and 142,803.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,244.60, 663,204.90 and 142,803.80 is: 214,153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,244.60 : 663,204.90 = 142,803.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,244.60/663,204.90 = 142,803.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,244.60x = 663,204.90 × 142,803.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,244.60x = 94,708,179,898.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,708,179,898.62/442,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,153.39

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