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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,259.70, 532,695.15 and 144,659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,259.70, 532,695.15 and 144,659.70 is: 216,910.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,259.70 : 532,695.15 = 144,659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,259.70/532,695.15 = 144,659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,259.70x = 532,695.15 × 144,659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,259.70x = 77,059,520,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,059,520,590.46/355,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,910.39

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