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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,176.17, 844,767.11 and 142,452.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,176.17, 844,767.11 and 142,452.45 is: 213,679.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,176.17 : 844,767.11 = 142,452.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,176.17/844,767.11 = 142,452.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,176.17x = 844,767.11 × 142,452.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,176.17x = 120,339,144,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,339,144,498.92/563,176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,679.40

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