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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,942.36, 406,295.68 and 144,554.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,942.36, 406,295.68 and 144,554.41 is: 216,768.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,942.36 : 406,295.68 = 144,554.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,942.36/406,295.68 = 144,554.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,942.36x = 406,295.68 × 144,554.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,942.36x = 58,731,832,307.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,731,832,307.95/270,942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,768.73

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