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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,445.60, 216,668.40 and 131,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,445.60, 216,668.40 and 131,323.60 is: 196,985.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,445.60 : 216,668.40 = 131,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,445.60/216,668.40 = 131,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,445.60x = 216,668.40 × 131,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,445.60x = 28,453,674,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,453,674,294.24/144,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,985.40

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