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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,265.86, 198,957.44 and 120,146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,265.86, 198,957.44 and 120,146.48 is: 165,694.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,265.86 : 198,957.44 = 120,146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,265.86/198,957.44 = 120,146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,265.86x = 198,957.44 × 120,146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,265.86x = 23,904,036,085.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,904,036,085.81/144,265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,694.34

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