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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,853.40, 328,085.70 and 144,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,853.40, 328,085.70 and 144,009.40 is: 215,886.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,853.40 : 328,085.70 = 144,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,853.40/328,085.70 = 144,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,853.40x = 328,085.70 × 144,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,853.40x = 47,247,424,805.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,247,424,805.58/218,853.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,886.18

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