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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,954.52, 217,506 and 66,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,954.52, 217,506 and 66,058.60 is: 99,121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,954.52 : 217,506 = 66,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,954.52/217,506 = 66,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,954.52x = 217,506 × 66,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,954.52x = 14,368,141,851.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,368,141,851.60/144,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,121.72

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