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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,825.28, 199,649.46 and 101,673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,825.28, 199,649.46 and 101,673.38 is: 140,162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,825.28 : 199,649.46 = 101,673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,825.28/199,649.46 = 101,673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,825.28x = 199,649.46 × 101,673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,825.28x = 20,299,035,413.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,299,035,413.37/144,825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,162.24

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