Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,908.40, 203,010 and 144,908.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 144,908.40, 203,010 and 144,908.40 is: 203,010
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,908.40 : 203,010 = 144,908.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,908.40/203,010 = 144,908.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,908.40x = 203,010 × 144,908.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,908.40x = 29,417,854,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,417,854,284/144,908.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,010
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