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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,849.40, 328,079.70 and 144,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,849.40, 328,079.70 and 144,005.40 is: 215,880.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,849.40 : 328,079.70 = 144,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,849.40/328,079.70 = 144,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,849.40x = 328,079.70 × 144,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,849.40x = 47,245,248,430.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,245,248,430.38/218,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,880.18

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