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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,997.80, 532,799.10 and 144,786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,997.80, 532,799.10 and 144,786.60 is: 217,303.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,997.80 : 532,799.10 = 144,786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,997.80/532,799.10 = 144,786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,997.80x = 532,799.10 × 144,786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,997.80x = 77,142,170,172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,142,170,172.06/354,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,303.23

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