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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,171.46, 576,319.68 and 144,304.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,171.46, 576,319.68 and 144,304.03 is: 216,479.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,171.46 : 576,319.68 = 144,304.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,171.46/576,319.68 = 144,304.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,171.46x = 576,319.68 × 144,304.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,171.46x = 83,165,253,518.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,165,253,518.57/384,171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,479.52

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