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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,800.41, 531,738.55 and 144,192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,800.41, 531,738.55 and 144,192.13 is: 216,100.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,800.41 : 531,738.55 = 144,192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,800.41/531,738.55 = 144,192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,800.41x = 531,738.55 × 144,192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,800.41x = 76,672,514,127.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,672,514,127.61/354,800.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,100.41

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