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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,168.98, 720,289.91 and 143,183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,168.98, 720,289.91 and 143,183.26 is: 214,785.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,168.98 : 720,289.91 = 143,183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,168.98/720,289.91 = 143,183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,168.98x = 720,289.91 × 143,183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,168.98x = 103,133,456,016.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,133,456,016.14/480,168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,785.76

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