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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,531.10, 202,550.90 and 144,531.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,531.10, 202,550.90 and 144,531.10 is: 202,550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,531.10 : 202,550.90 = 144,531.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,531.10/202,550.90 = 144,531.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,531.10x = 202,550.90 × 144,531.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,531.10x = 29,274,904,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,274,904,382.99/144,531.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,550.90

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