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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,091.84, 198,826.32 and 83,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,091.84, 198,826.32 and 83,668 is: 115,449.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,091.84 : 198,826.32 = 83,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,091.84/198,826.32 = 83,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,091.84x = 198,826.32 × 83,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,091.84x = 16,635,400,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,635,400,541.76/144,091.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,449.98

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