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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,757.78, 531,674.60 and 144,149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,757.78, 531,674.60 and 144,149.50 is: 216,036.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,757.78 : 531,674.60 = 144,149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,757.78/531,674.60 = 144,149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,757.78x = 531,674.60 × 144,149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,757.78x = 76,640,627,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,640,627,752.70/354,757.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,036.50

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