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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,551.60, 437,327.40 and 144,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,551.60, 437,327.40 and 144,095.60 is: 216,143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,551.60 : 437,327.40 = 144,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,551.60/437,327.40 = 144,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,551.60x = 437,327.40 × 144,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,551.60x = 63,016,954,099.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,016,954,099.44/291,551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,143.40

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