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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,408.75, 531,859.37 and 144,046.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,408.75, 531,859.37 and 144,046.89 is: 216,170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,408.75 : 531,859.37 = 144,046.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,408.75/531,859.37 = 144,046.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,408.75x = 531,859.37 × 144,046.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,408.75x = 76,612,687,445.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,612,687,445.62/354,408.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,170.42

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