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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,842.40, 202,917.60 and 144,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,842.40, 202,917.60 and 144,842.40 is: 202,917.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,842.40 : 202,917.60 = 144,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,842.40/202,917.60 = 144,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,842.40x = 202,917.60 × 144,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,842.40x = 29,391,072,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,391,072,186.24/144,842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,917.60

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