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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,584.52, 368,361.74 and 144,438.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,584.52, 368,361.74 and 144,438.50 is: 216,648.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,584.52 : 368,361.74 = 144,438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,584.52/368,361.74 = 144,438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,584.52x = 368,361.74 × 144,438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,584.52x = 53,205,617,182.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,205,617,182.99/245,584.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,648.90

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