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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,168.92, 844,756.21 and 142,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,168.92, 844,756.21 and 142,445.20 is: 213,668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,168.92 : 844,756.21 = 142,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,168.92/844,756.21 = 142,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,168.92x = 844,756.21 × 142,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,168.92x = 120,331,467,284.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,331,467,284.69/563,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,668.52

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