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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,991.45, 217,377.78 and 95,084.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,991.45, 217,377.78 and 95,084.11 is: 142,554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,991.45 : 217,377.78 = 95,084.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,991.45/217,377.78 = 95,084.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,991.45x = 217,377.78 × 95,084.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,991.45x = 20,669,172,660.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,669,172,660.23/144,991.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,554.42

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