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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,643.60, 531,965.40 and 144,432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,643.60, 531,965.40 and 144,432.40 is: 216,648.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,643.60 : 531,965.40 = 144,432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,643.60/531,965.40 = 144,432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,643.60x = 531,965.40 × 144,432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,643.60x = 76,833,039,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,833,039,438.96/354,643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,648.60

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