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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,665, 532,097.50 and 144,453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,665, 532,097.50 and 144,453.80 is: 216,721.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,665 : 532,097.50 = 144,453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,665/532,097.50 = 144,453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,665x = 532,097.50 × 144,453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,665x = 76,863,505,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,863,505,845.50/354,665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,721.43

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