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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,611.70, 216,917.55 and 129,885.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,611.70, 216,917.55 and 129,885.90 is: 194,828.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,611.70 : 216,917.55 = 129,885.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,611.70/216,917.55 = 129,885.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,611.70x = 216,917.55 × 129,885.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,611.70x = 28,174,531,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,174,531,207.55/144,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,828.85

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