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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,013.69, 216,014.41 and 44,168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,013.69, 216,014.41 and 44,168.59 is: 66,251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,013.69 : 216,014.41 = 44,168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,013.69/216,014.41 = 44,168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,013.69x = 216,014.41 × 44,168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,013.69x = 9,541,051,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,541,051,909.38/144,013.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,251.01

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