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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,315.70, 328,973.55 and 144,520.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,315.70, 328,973.55 and 144,520.30 is: 216,780.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,315.70 : 328,973.55 = 144,520.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,315.70/328,973.55 = 144,520.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,315.70x = 328,973.55 × 144,520.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,315.70x = 47,543,356,138.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,543,356,138.07/219,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,780.45

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