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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,218, 403,943.60 and 144,413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,218, 403,943.60 and 144,413.20 is: 216,682.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,218 : 403,943.60 = 144,413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,218/403,943.60 = 144,413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,218x = 403,943.60 × 144,413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,218x = 58,334,787,895.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,334,787,895.52/269,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,682.35

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