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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,437.81, 456,647.25 and 144,628.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,437.81, 456,647.25 and 144,628.75 is: 216,938.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,437.81 : 456,647.25 = 144,628.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,437.81/456,647.25 = 144,628.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,437.81x = 456,647.25 × 144,628.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,437.81x = 66,044,320,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,044,320,958.44/304,437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,938.63

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