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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,480.60, 531,821.36 and 144,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,480.60, 531,821.36 and 144,269.40 is: 216,444.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,480.60 : 531,821.36 = 144,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,480.60/531,821.36 = 144,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,480.60x = 531,821.36 × 144,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,480.60x = 76,725,548,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,725,548,514.38/354,480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,444.99

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