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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,839.62, 552,931.20 and 144,148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,839.62, 552,931.20 and 144,148.96 is: 216,095.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,839.62 : 552,931.20 = 144,148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,839.62/552,931.20 = 144,148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,839.62x = 552,931.20 × 144,148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,839.62x = 79,704,457,431.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,704,457,431.55/368,839.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,095.16

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