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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,149.70, 286,724.55 and 144,493.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,149.70, 286,724.55 and 144,493.70 is: 216,740.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,149.70 : 286,724.55 = 144,493.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,149.70/286,724.55 = 144,493.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,149.70x = 286,724.55 × 144,493.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,149.70x = 41,429,891,110.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,429,891,110.34/191,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,740.55

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