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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,710.53, 814,104.99 and 143,346.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,710.53, 814,104.99 and 143,346.11 is: 215,029.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,710.53 : 814,104.99 = 143,346.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,710.53/814,104.99 = 143,346.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,710.53x = 814,104.99 × 143,346.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,710.53x = 116,698,783,448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,698,783,448.09/542,710.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,029.52

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