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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,542.15, 456,511.87 and 144,336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,542.15, 456,511.87 and 144,336.52 is: 216,361.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,542.15 : 456,511.87 = 144,336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,542.15/456,511.87 = 144,336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,542.15x = 456,511.87 × 144,336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,542.15x = 65,891,334,654.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,891,334,654.49/304,542.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,361.95

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