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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,190.23, 406,536.25 and 144,917.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,190.23, 406,536.25 and 144,917.64 is: 217,243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,190.23 : 406,536.25 = 144,917.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,190.23/406,536.25 = 144,917.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,190.23x = 406,536.25 × 144,917.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,190.23x = 58,914,273,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,914,273,924.45/271,190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,243.35

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