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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,896.48, 217,362.36 and 45,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,896.48, 217,362.36 and 45,062 is: 67,598.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,896.48 : 217,362.36 = 45,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,896.48/217,362.36 = 45,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,896.48x = 217,362.36 × 45,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,896.48x = 9,794,782,666.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,794,782,666.32/144,896.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,598.49

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