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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,004.80, 215,618.40 and 144,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,004.80, 215,618.40 and 144,004.80 is: 215,618.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,004.80 : 215,618.40 = 144,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,004.80/215,618.40 = 144,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,004.80x = 215,618.40 × 144,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,004.80x = 31,050,084,568.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,050,084,568.32/144,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,618.40

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