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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,416.20, 216,591.90 and 94,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,416.20, 216,591.90 and 94,844.20 is: 142,245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,416.20 : 216,591.90 = 94,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,416.20/216,591.90 = 94,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,416.20x = 216,591.90 × 94,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,416.20x = 20,542,485,481.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,542,485,481.98/144,416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,245.02

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