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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,858.33, 199,913.72 and 81,196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,858.33, 199,913.72 and 81,196.13 is: 112,055.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,858.33 : 199,913.72 = 81,196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,858.33/199,913.72 = 81,196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,858.33x = 199,913.72 × 81,196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,858.33x = 16,232,218,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,232,218,992.35/144,858.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,055.82

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