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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,686.08, 217,016.80 and 44,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,686.08, 217,016.80 and 44,844 is: 67,262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,686.08 : 217,016.80 = 44,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,686.08/217,016.80 = 44,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,686.08x = 217,016.80 × 44,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,686.08x = 9,731,901,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,731,901,379.20/144,686.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,262.18

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