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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,546.28, 516,293.10 and 144,757.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,546.28, 516,293.10 and 144,757.44 is: 216,915.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,546.28 : 516,293.10 = 144,757.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,546.28/516,293.10 = 144,757.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,546.28x = 516,293.10 × 144,757.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,546.28x = 74,737,267,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,737,267,445.66/344,546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,915.03

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