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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,220.31, 516,532.73 and 144,525.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,220.31, 516,532.73 and 144,525.34 is: 216,872.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,220.31 : 516,532.73 = 144,525.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,220.31/516,532.73 = 144,525.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,220.31x = 516,532.73 × 144,525.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,220.31x = 74,652,068,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,652,068,424.38/344,220.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,872.93

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