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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,233.56, 516,552.43 and 144,538.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,233.56, 516,552.43 and 144,538.59 is: 216,892.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,233.56 : 516,552.43 = 144,538.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,233.56/516,552.43 = 144,538.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,233.56x = 516,552.43 × 144,538.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,233.56x = 74,661,759,893.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,661,759,893.27/344,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,892.74

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