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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,787.16, 199,814.28 and 81,145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,787.16, 199,814.28 and 81,145.46 is: 111,985.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,787.16 : 199,814.28 = 81,145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,787.16/199,814.28 = 81,145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,787.16x = 199,814.28 × 81,145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,787.16x = 16,214,021,665.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,214,021,665.17/144,787.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,985.22

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