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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,768.77, 456,851.82 and 144,563.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,768.77, 456,851.82 and 144,563.73 is: 216,702.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,768.77 : 456,851.82 = 144,563.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,768.77/456,851.82 = 144,563.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,768.77x = 456,851.82 × 144,563.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,768.77x = 66,044,203,156.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,044,203,156.49/304,768.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,702.66

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