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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,219.31, 516,531.23 and 144,524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,219.31, 516,531.23 and 144,524.34 is: 216,871.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,219.31 : 516,531.23 = 144,524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,219.31/516,531.23 = 144,524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,219.31x = 516,531.23 × 144,524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,219.31x = 74,651,334,382.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,651,334,382.52/344,219.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,871.43

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