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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,966.39, 217,456.44 and 119,618.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,966.39, 217,456.44 and 119,618.90 is: 179,433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,966.39 : 217,456.44 = 119,618.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,966.39/217,456.44 = 119,618.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,966.39x = 217,456.44 × 119,618.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,966.39x = 26,011,898,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,011,898,614.86/144,966.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,433.99

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