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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,628.16, 303,141.12 and 144,278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,628.16, 303,141.12 and 144,278.72 is: 199,140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,628.16 : 303,141.12 = 144,278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,628.16/303,141.12 = 144,278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,628.16x = 303,141.12 × 144,278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,628.16x = 43,736,812,772.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,736,812,772.97/219,628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,140.28

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