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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,756.28, 531,672.36 and 144,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,756.28, 531,672.36 and 144,148 is: 216,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,756.28 : 531,672.36 = 144,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,756.28/531,672.36 = 144,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,756.28x = 531,672.36 × 144,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,756.28x = 76,639,507,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,639,507,349.28/354,756.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,034.25

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