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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,870.30, 217,305.45 and 125,430.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,870.30, 217,305.45 and 125,430.30 is: 188,145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,870.30 : 217,305.45 = 125,430.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,870.30/217,305.45 = 125,430.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,870.30x = 217,305.45 × 125,430.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,870.30x = 27,256,687,785.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,256,687,785.14/144,870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,145.45

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