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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,711.20, 814,105.68 and 143,347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,711.20, 814,105.68 and 143,347.99 is: 215,032.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,711.20 : 814,105.68 = 143,347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,711.20/814,105.68 = 143,347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,711.20x = 814,105.68 × 143,347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,711.20x = 116,700,412,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,700,412,875.58/542,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,032.25

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