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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,133.83, 516,175.23 and 144,446.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,133.83, 516,175.23 and 144,446.15 is: 216,658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,133.83 : 516,175.23 = 144,446.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,133.83/516,175.23 = 144,446.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,133.83x = 516,175.23 × 144,446.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,133.83x = 74,559,524,698.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,559,524,698.86/344,133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,658.52

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