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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,051.27, 216,076.90 and 38,870.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,051.27, 216,076.90 and 38,870.24 is: 58,305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,051.27 : 216,076.90 = 38,870.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,051.27/216,076.90 = 38,870.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,051.27x = 216,076.90 × 38,870.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,051.27x = 8,398,960,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,398,960,961.46/144,051.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,305.36

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