Write X=3+Z with standard normal Z. In (3+Z)⁴Z, only terms 108Z² and 12Z⁴ have nonzero expectation. Using E Z²=1,E Z⁴=3 gives 108+36=**144**. Equivalently the normal integration-by-parts identity gives 4E X³=4(27+9).
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