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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,754.78, 531,670.11 and 144,146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,754.78, 531,670.11 and 144,146.50 is: 216,032.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,754.78 : 531,670.11 = 144,146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,754.78/531,670.11 = 144,146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,754.78x = 531,670.11 × 144,146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,754.78x = 76,638,385,511.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,638,385,511.12/354,754.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,032.00

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