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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,669.20, 216,971.40 and 95,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,669.20, 216,971.40 and 95,097.20 is: 142,624.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,669.20 : 216,971.40 = 95,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,669.20/216,971.40 = 95,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,669.20x = 216,971.40 × 95,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,669.20x = 20,633,372,620.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,633,372,620.08/144,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,624.50

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