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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,777.60, 437,666.40 and 144,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,777.60, 437,666.40 and 144,014.40 is: 216,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,777.60 : 437,666.40 = 144,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,777.60/437,666.40 = 144,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,777.60x = 437,666.40 × 144,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,777.60x = 63,030,263,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,030,263,996.16/291,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,021.60

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