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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,533.27, 456,498.59 and 144,327.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,533.27, 456,498.59 and 144,327.63 is: 216,348.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,533.27 : 456,498.59 = 144,327.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,533.27/456,498.59 = 144,327.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,533.27x = 456,498.59 × 144,327.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,533.27x = 65,885,358,871.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,885,358,871.40/304,533.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,348.64

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