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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,544.03, 516,289.73 and 144,755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,544.03, 516,289.73 and 144,755.19 is: 216,911.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,544.03 : 516,289.73 = 144,755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,544.03/516,289.73 = 144,755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,544.03x = 516,289.73 × 144,755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,544.03x = 74,735,617,237.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,735,617,237.42/344,544.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,911.66

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