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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,176.24, 571,808.52 and 144,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,176.24, 571,808.52 and 144,695.60 is: 217,060.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,176.24 : 571,808.52 = 144,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,176.24/571,808.52 = 144,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,176.24x = 571,808.52 × 144,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,176.24x = 82,738,176,886.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,738,176,886.51/381,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,060.16

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