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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,901, 199,963.92 and 84,513.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,901, 199,963.92 and 84,513.34 is: 116,628.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,901 : 199,963.92 = 84,513.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,901/199,963.92 = 84,513.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,901x = 199,963.92 × 84,513.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,901x = 16,899,618,758.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,899,618,758.69/144,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,628.72

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