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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,904.80, 202,452 and 144,904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,904.80, 202,452 and 144,904.80 is: 202,452

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,904.80 : 202,452 = 144,904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,904.80/202,452 = 144,904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,904.80x = 202,452 × 144,904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,904.80x = 29,336,266,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,336,266,569.60/144,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,452

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