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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,546.60, 437,319.90 and 144,090.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,546.60, 437,319.90 and 144,090.60 is: 216,135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,546.60 : 437,319.90 = 144,090.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,546.60/437,319.90 = 144,090.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,546.60x = 437,319.90 × 144,090.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,546.60x = 63,013,686,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,013,686,782.94/291,546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,135.90

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