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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,479.60, 531,819.86 and 144,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,479.60, 531,819.86 and 144,268.40 is: 216,443.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,479.60 : 531,819.86 = 144,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,479.60/531,819.86 = 144,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,479.60x = 531,819.86 × 144,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,479.60x = 76,724,800,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,724,800,290.42/354,479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,443.49

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