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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,968.30, 217,452.45 and 91,824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,968.30, 217,452.45 and 91,824.20 is: 137,736.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,968.30 : 217,452.45 = 91,824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,968.30/217,452.45 = 91,824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,968.30x = 217,452.45 × 91,824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,968.30x = 19,967,397,259.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,967,397,259.29/144,968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,736.30

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