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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,957.23, 664,541.55 and 143,438.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,957.23, 664,541.55 and 143,438.13 is: 215,191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,957.23 : 664,541.55 = 143,438.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,957.23/664,541.55 = 143,438.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,957.23x = 664,541.55 × 143,438.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,957.23x = 95,320,597,239.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,320,597,239.30/442,957.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,191.42

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