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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,238.41, 216,469.22 and 94,304.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,238.41, 216,469.22 and 94,304.97 is: 141,530.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,238.41 : 216,469.22 = 94,304.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,238.41/216,469.22 = 94,304.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,238.41x = 216,469.22 × 94,304.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,238.41x = 20,414,122,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,414,122,826.50/144,238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,530.42

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