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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,849.60, 196,246.80 and 144,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,849.60, 196,246.80 and 144,849.60 is: 196,246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,849.60 : 196,246.80 = 144,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,849.60/196,246.80 = 144,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,849.60x = 196,246.80 × 144,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,849.60x = 28,426,270,481.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,426,270,481.28/144,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,246.80

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