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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,444.08, 497,344.28 and 144,444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,444.08, 497,344.28 and 144,444.24 is: 216,744.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,444.08 : 497,344.28 = 144,444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,444.08/497,344.28 = 144,444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,444.08x = 497,344.28 × 144,444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,444.08x = 71,838,516,542.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,838,516,542.95/331,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,744.00

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