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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,757, 199,764.66 and 81,094.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,757, 199,764.66 and 81,094.78 is: 111,910.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,757 : 199,764.66 = 81,094.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,757/199,764.66 = 81,094.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,757x = 199,764.66 × 81,094.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,757x = 16,199,871,154.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,199,871,154.47/144,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,910.80

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