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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,003.52, 215,997.18 and 44,163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,003.52, 215,997.18 and 44,163.44 is: 66,242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,003.52 : 215,997.18 = 44,163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,003.52/215,997.18 = 44,163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,003.52x = 215,997.18 × 44,163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,003.52x = 9,539,178,499.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,539,178,499.10/144,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,242.68

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