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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,827.60, 452,741.40 and 144,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,827.60, 452,741.40 and 144,363.60 is: 216,545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,827.60 : 452,741.40 = 144,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,827.60/452,741.40 = 144,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,827.60x = 452,741.40 × 144,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,827.60x = 65,359,378,373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,359,378,373.04/301,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,545.40

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