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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,955.60, 517,433.40 and 145,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,955.60, 517,433.40 and 145,501.20 is: 218,251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,955.60 : 517,433.40 = 145,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,955.60/517,433.40 = 145,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,955.60x = 517,433.40 × 145,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,955.60x = 75,287,180,620.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,287,180,620.08/344,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,251.80

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