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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,545.60, 437,318.40 and 144,089.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,545.60, 437,318.40 and 144,089.60 is: 216,134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,545.60 : 437,318.40 = 144,089.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,545.60/437,318.40 = 144,089.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,545.60x = 437,318.40 × 144,089.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,545.60x = 63,013,033,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,013,033,328.64/291,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,134.40

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