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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,106.87, 516,253.03 and 144,373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,106.87, 516,253.03 and 144,373.62 is: 216,599.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,106.87 : 516,253.03 = 144,373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,106.87/516,253.03 = 144,373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,106.87x = 516,253.03 × 144,373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,106.87x = 74,533,320,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,533,320,352.08/344,106.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,599.34

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