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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,177.24, 816,264.72 and 144,817.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,177.24, 816,264.72 and 144,817.96 is: 217,226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,177.24 : 816,264.72 = 144,817.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,177.24/816,264.72 = 144,817.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,177.24x = 816,264.72 × 144,817.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,177.24x = 118,209,791,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,209,791,570.37/544,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,226.64

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