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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,441.31, 456,652.50 and 144,632.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,441.31, 456,652.50 and 144,632.25 is: 216,943.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,441.31 : 456,652.50 = 144,632.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,441.31/456,652.50 = 144,632.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,441.31x = 456,652.50 × 144,632.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,441.31x = 66,046,678,543.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,046,678,543.13/304,441.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,943.88

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