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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,226, 198,902.59 and 120,106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,226, 198,902.59 and 120,106.83 is: 165,639.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,226 : 198,902.59 = 120,106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,226/198,902.59 = 120,106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,226x = 198,902.59 × 120,106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,226x = 23,889,559,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,889,559,563.69/144,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,639.76

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