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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,858.60, 452,787.90 and 144,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,858.60, 452,787.90 and 144,005.80 is: 216,008.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,858.60 : 452,787.90 = 144,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,858.60/452,787.90 = 144,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,858.60x = 452,787.90 × 144,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,858.60x = 65,204,083,769.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,204,083,769.82/301,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,008.70

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