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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,021.60, 216,032.40 and 135,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,021.60, 216,032.40 and 135,266.40 is: 202,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,021.60 : 216,032.40 = 135,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,021.60/216,032.40 = 135,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,021.60x = 216,032.40 × 135,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,021.60x = 29,221,925,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,221,925,031.36/144,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,899.60

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