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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,002.40, 216,003.60 and 98,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,002.40, 216,003.60 and 98,901.60 is: 148,352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,002.40 : 216,003.60 = 98,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,002.40/216,003.60 = 98,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,002.40x = 216,003.60 × 98,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,002.40x = 21,363,101,645.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,363,101,645.76/144,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,352.40

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