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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,622.80, 216,934.20 and 144,622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,622.80, 216,934.20 and 144,622.80 is: 216,934.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,622.80 : 216,934.20 = 144,622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,622.80/216,934.20 = 144,622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,622.80x = 216,934.20 × 144,622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,622.80x = 31,373,631,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,373,631,419.76/144,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,934.20

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