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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,865.60, 196,268.40 and 144,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,865.60, 196,268.40 and 144,865.60 is: 196,268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,865.60 : 196,268.40 = 144,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,865.60/196,268.40 = 144,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,865.60x = 196,268.40 × 144,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,865.60x = 28,432,539,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,432,539,527.04/144,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,268.40

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