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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,140.83, 516,185.73 and 144,453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,140.83, 516,185.73 and 144,453.15 is: 216,669.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,140.83 : 516,185.73 = 144,453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,140.83/516,185.73 = 144,453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,140.83x = 516,185.73 × 144,453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,140.83x = 74,564,654,683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,564,654,683.55/344,140.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,669.02

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