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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,167.58, 216,251.91 and 94,561.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,167.58, 216,251.91 and 94,561.56 is: 141,842.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,167.58 : 216,251.91 = 94,561.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,167.58/216,251.91 = 94,561.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,167.58x = 216,251.91 × 94,561.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,167.58x = 20,449,117,962.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,449,117,962.58/144,167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,842.69

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