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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,030.40, 216,045.60 and 135,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,030.40, 216,045.60 and 135,865.60 is: 203,798.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,030.40 : 216,045.60 = 135,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,030.40/216,045.60 = 135,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,030.40x = 216,045.60 × 135,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,030.40x = 29,353,165,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,353,165,071.36/144,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,798.40

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