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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,553.70, 416,233.35 and 144,389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,553.70, 416,233.35 and 144,389.70 is: 216,533.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,553.70 : 416,233.35 = 144,389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,553.70/416,233.35 = 144,389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,553.70x = 416,233.35 × 144,389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,553.70x = 60,099,808,536.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,099,808,536.50/277,553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,533.98

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