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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,551.40, 329,132.70 and 144,707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,551.40, 329,132.70 and 144,707.40 is: 216,932.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,551.40 : 329,132.70 = 144,707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,551.40/329,132.70 = 144,707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,551.40x = 329,132.70 × 144,707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,551.40x = 47,627,937,271.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,627,937,271.98/219,551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,932.97

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