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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,823.40, 664,148.70 and 143,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,823.40, 664,148.70 and 143,231.40 is: 214,819.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,823.40 : 664,148.70 = 143,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,823.40/664,148.70 = 143,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,823.40x = 664,148.70 × 143,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,823.40x = 95,126,948,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,126,948,109.18/442,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,819.15

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