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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,906.30, 217,359.45 and 139,074.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,906.30, 217,359.45 and 139,074.30 is: 208,611.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,906.30 : 217,359.45 = 139,074.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,906.30/217,359.45 = 139,074.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,906.30x = 217,359.45 × 139,074.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,906.30x = 30,229,113,357.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,229,113,357.14/144,906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,611.45

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