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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,310.40, 216,465.60 and 144,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,310.40, 216,465.60 and 144,310.40 is: 216,465.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,310.40 : 216,465.60 = 144,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,310.40/216,465.60 = 144,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,310.40x = 216,465.60 × 144,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,310.40x = 31,238,237,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,238,237,322.24/144,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,465.60

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