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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,724.19, 451,897.38 and 144,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,724.19, 451,897.38 and 144,063.36 is: 215,766.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,724.19 : 451,897.38 = 144,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,724.19/451,897.38 = 144,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,724.19x = 451,897.38 × 144,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,724.19x = 65,101,854,938.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,101,854,938.00/301,724.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,766.11

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