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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,429.80, 216,255.90 and 144,429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,429.80, 216,255.90 and 144,429.80 is: 216,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,429.80 : 216,255.90 = 144,429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,429.80/216,255.90 = 144,429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,429.80x = 216,255.90 × 144,429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,429.80x = 31,233,796,385.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,233,796,385.82/144,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,255.90

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