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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,666.26, 637,097.80 and 144,183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,666.26, 637,097.80 and 144,183.50 is: 216,308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,666.26 : 637,097.80 = 144,183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,666.26/637,097.80 = 144,183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,666.26x = 637,097.80 × 144,183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,666.26x = 91,858,990,646.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,858,990,646.30/424,666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,308.66

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