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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,644.24, 416,680.28 and 144,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,644.24, 416,680.28 and 144,558 is: 216,948.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,644.24 : 416,680.28 = 144,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,644.24/416,680.28 = 144,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,644.24x = 416,680.28 × 144,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,644.24x = 60,234,467,916.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,234,467,916.24/277,644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,948.38

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