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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,571.54, 358,443.63 and 144,451.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,571.54, 358,443.63 and 144,451.62 is: 216,126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,571.54 : 358,443.63 = 144,451.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,571.54/358,443.63 = 144,451.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,571.54x = 358,443.63 × 144,451.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,571.54x = 51,777,763,032.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,777,763,032.18/239,571.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,126.52

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