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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,546.04, 516,292.72 and 144,757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,546.04, 516,292.72 and 144,757.20 is: 216,914.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,546.04 : 516,292.72 = 144,757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,546.04/516,292.72 = 144,757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,546.04x = 516,292.72 × 144,757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,546.04x = 74,737,088,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,737,088,527.58/344,546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,914.66

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