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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,899.81, 457,105.50 and 144,895.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,899.81, 457,105.50 and 144,895.46 is: 217,227.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,899.81 : 457,105.50 = 144,895.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,899.81/457,105.50 = 144,895.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,899.81x = 457,105.50 × 144,895.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,899.81x = 66,232,509,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,232,509,405.50/304,899.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,227.13

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