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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,687.08, 217,018.30 and 44,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,687.08, 217,018.30 and 44,845 is: 67,263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,687.08 : 217,018.30 = 44,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,687.08/217,018.30 = 44,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,687.08x = 217,018.30 × 44,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,687.08x = 9,732,185,663.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,732,185,663.50/144,687.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,263.68

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