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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,775.16, 688,162.74 and 143,259.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,775.16, 688,162.74 and 143,259.10 is: 214,888.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,775.16 : 688,162.74 = 143,259.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,775.16/688,162.74 = 143,259.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,775.16x = 688,162.74 × 143,259.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,775.16x = 98,585,574,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,585,574,785.93/458,775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,888.65

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