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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,355.44, 416,293.17 and 144,329.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,355.44, 416,293.17 and 144,329.95 is: 216,630.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,355.44 : 416,293.17 = 144,329.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,355.44/416,293.17 = 144,329.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,355.44x = 416,293.17 × 144,329.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,355.44x = 60,083,572,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,083,572,411.44/277,355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,630.23

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