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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,448.73, 516,558.06 and 144,731.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,448.73, 516,558.06 and 144,731.89 is: 217,049.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,448.73 : 516,558.06 = 144,731.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,448.73/516,558.06 = 144,731.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,448.73x = 516,558.06 × 144,731.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,448.73x = 74,762,424,318.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,762,424,318.53/344,448.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,049.50

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