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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,513.80, 217,029.90 and 139,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,513.80, 217,029.90 and 139,848.20 is: 210,023.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,513.80 : 217,029.90 = 139,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,513.80/217,029.90 = 139,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,513.80x = 217,029.90 × 139,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,513.80x = 30,351,240,861.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,351,240,861.18/144,513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,023.13

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