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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,263.16, 216,394.74 and 94,657.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,263.16, 216,394.74 and 94,657.14 is: 141,985.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,263.16 : 216,394.74 = 94,657.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,263.16/216,394.74 = 94,657.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,263.16x = 216,394.74 × 94,657.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,263.16x = 20,483,307,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,483,307,199.44/144,263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,985.71

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