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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,276.56, 516,614.37 and 144,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,276.56, 516,614.37 and 144,579.70 is: 216,953.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,276.56 : 516,614.37 = 144,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,276.56/516,614.37 = 144,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,276.56x = 516,614.37 × 144,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,276.56x = 74,691,950,630.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,691,950,630.29/344,276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,953.34

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