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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,868.60, 517,302.90 and 145,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,868.60, 517,302.90 and 145,414.20 is: 218,121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,868.60 : 517,302.90 = 145,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,868.60/517,302.90 = 145,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,868.60x = 517,302.90 × 145,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,868.60x = 75,223,187,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,223,187,361.18/344,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,121.30

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