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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,320, 216,289.92 and 61,111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,320, 216,289.92 and 61,111.04 is: 91,586.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,320 : 216,289.92 = 61,111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,320/216,289.92 = 61,111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,320x = 216,289.92 × 61,111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,320x = 13,217,701,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,217,701,952.72/144,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,586.07

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