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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,132.83, 516,173.73 and 144,445.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,132.83, 516,173.73 and 144,445.15 is: 216,657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,132.83 : 516,173.73 = 144,445.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,132.83/516,173.73 = 144,445.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,132.83x = 516,173.73 × 144,445.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,132.83x = 74,558,791,855.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,558,791,855.91/344,132.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,657.02

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