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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,650.21, 217,009.97 and 60,363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,650.21, 217,009.97 and 60,363.49 is: 90,559.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,650.21 : 217,009.97 = 60,363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,650.21/217,009.97 = 60,363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,650.21x = 217,009.97 × 60,363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,650.21x = 13,099,478,309.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,099,478,309.65/144,650.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,559.69

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