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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,144.96, 747,198.08 and 143,157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,144.96, 747,198.08 and 143,157.76 is: 214,731.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,144.96 : 747,198.08 = 143,157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,144.96/747,198.08 = 143,157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,144.96x = 747,198.08 × 143,157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,144.96x = 106,967,203,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,967,203,409.10/498,144.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,731.08

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