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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,631.70, 216,947.55 and 129,905.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,631.70, 216,947.55 and 129,905.90 is: 194,858.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,631.70 : 216,947.55 = 129,905.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,631.70/216,947.55 = 129,905.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,631.70x = 216,947.55 × 129,905.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,631.70x = 28,182,766,735.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,182,766,735.55/144,631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,858.85

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