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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,932.60, 217,053.30 and 144,932.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,932.60, 217,053.30 and 144,932.60 is: 217,053.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,932.60 : 217,053.30 = 144,932.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,932.60/217,053.30 = 144,932.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,932.60x = 217,053.30 × 144,932.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,932.60x = 31,458,099,107.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,458,099,107.58/144,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,053.30

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