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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,971.92, 553,088.34 and 144,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,971.92, 553,088.34 and 144,023.04 is: 215,890.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,971.92 : 553,088.34 = 144,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,971.92/553,088.34 = 144,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,971.92x = 553,088.34 × 144,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,971.92x = 79,657,464,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,657,464,115.35/368,971.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,890.32

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