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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,502.40, 202,441.60 and 144,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,502.40, 202,441.60 and 144,502.40 is: 202,441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,502.40 : 202,441.60 = 144,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,502.40/202,441.60 = 144,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,502.40x = 202,441.60 × 144,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,502.40x = 29,253,297,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,253,297,059.84/144,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,441.60

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