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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,753.78, 531,668.61 and 144,145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,753.78, 531,668.61 and 144,145.50 is: 216,030.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,753.78 : 531,668.61 = 144,145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,753.78/531,668.61 = 144,145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,753.78x = 531,668.61 × 144,145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,753.78x = 76,637,637,622.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,637,637,622.76/354,753.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,030.50

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