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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,383.66, 216,771.99 and 81,248.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,383.66, 216,771.99 and 81,248.39 is: 121,983.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,383.66 : 216,771.99 = 81,248.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,383.66/216,771.99 = 81,248.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,383.66x = 216,771.99 × 81,248.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,383.66x = 17,612,375,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,612,375,184.60/144,383.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,983.16

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