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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,168.16, 216,263.16 and 38,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,168.16, 216,263.16 and 38,985.60 is: 58,481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,168.16 : 216,263.16 = 38,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,168.16/216,263.16 = 38,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,168.16x = 216,263.16 × 38,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,168.16x = 8,431,149,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,431,149,050.50/144,168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,481.35

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