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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,238.23, 666,356.85 and 144,718.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,238.23, 666,356.85 and 144,718.37 is: 217,077.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,238.23 : 666,356.85 = 144,718.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,238.23/666,356.85 = 144,718.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,238.23x = 666,356.85 × 144,718.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,238.23x = 96,434,077,170.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,434,077,170.33/444,238.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,077.39

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