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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,872.40, 202,959.60 and 144,872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,872.40, 202,959.60 and 144,872.40 is: 202,959.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,872.40 : 202,959.60 = 144,872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,872.40/202,959.60 = 144,872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,872.40x = 202,959.60 × 144,872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,872.40x = 29,403,244,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,403,244,355.04/144,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,959.60

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