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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,136.95, 216,210.89 and 38,955.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,136.95, 216,210.89 and 38,955.95 is: 58,435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,136.95 : 216,210.89 = 38,955.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,136.95/216,210.89 = 38,955.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,136.95x = 216,210.89 × 38,955.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,136.95x = 8,422,700,620.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,422,700,620.30/144,136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,435.40

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