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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,042, 216,118.96 and 59,781.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,042, 216,118.96 and 59,781.08 is: 89,694.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,042 : 216,118.96 = 59,781.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,042/216,118.96 = 59,781.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,042x = 216,118.96 × 59,781.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,042x = 12,919,824,837.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,919,824,837.28/144,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,694.84

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