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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,612.96, 531,459.84 and 144,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,612.96, 531,459.84 and 144,006.24 is: 215,822.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,612.96 : 531,459.84 = 144,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,612.96/531,459.84 = 144,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,612.96x = 531,459.84 × 144,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,612.96x = 76,533,533,269.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,533,533,269.40/354,612.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,822.72

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