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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,134.35, 516,275.32 and 144,339.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,134.35, 516,275.32 and 144,339.58 is: 216,540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,134.35 : 516,275.32 = 144,339.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,134.35/516,275.32 = 144,339.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,134.35x = 516,275.32 × 144,339.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,134.35x = 74,518,961,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,518,961,201.63/344,134.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,540.32

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