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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,272.60, 516,149.70 and 144,429.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,272.60, 516,149.70 and 144,429.40 is: 216,535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,272.60 : 516,149.70 = 144,429.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,272.60/516,149.70 = 144,429.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,272.60x = 516,149.70 × 144,429.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,272.60x = 74,547,191,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,547,191,481.18/344,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,535.36

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