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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,385.70, 532,884.15 and 144,785.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,385.70, 532,884.15 and 144,785.70 is: 217,099.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,385.70 : 532,884.15 = 144,785.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,385.70/532,884.15 = 144,785.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,385.70x = 532,884.15 × 144,785.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,385.70x = 77,154,004,676.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,154,004,676.66/355,385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,099.35

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