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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,320.72, 199,248.72 and 90,651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,320.72, 199,248.72 and 90,651.68 is: 125,153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,320.72 : 199,248.72 = 90,651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,320.72/199,248.72 = 90,651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,320.72x = 199,248.72 × 90,651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,320.72x = 18,062,231,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,062,231,205.85/144,320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,153.42

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