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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,840.62, 552,932.70 and 144,149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,840.62, 552,932.70 and 144,149.96 is: 216,096.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,840.62 : 552,932.70 = 144,149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,840.62/552,932.70 = 144,149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,840.62x = 552,932.70 × 144,149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,840.62x = 79,705,226,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,705,226,587.69/368,840.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,096.66

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