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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,031.60, 216,047.40 and 99,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,031.60, 216,047.40 and 99,708.40 is: 149,562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,031.60 : 216,047.40 = 99,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,031.60/216,047.40 = 99,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,031.60x = 216,047.40 × 99,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,031.60x = 21,541,740,578.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,541,740,578.16/144,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,562.60

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