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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,264.61, 216,399.35 and 65,379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,264.61, 216,399.35 and 65,379.52 is: 98,070.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,264.61 : 216,399.35 = 65,379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,264.61/216,399.35 = 65,379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,264.61x = 216,399.35 × 65,379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,264.61x = 14,148,085,631.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148,085,631.31/144,264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,070.38

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