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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,928.40, 203,038 and 144,928.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,928.40, 203,038 and 144,928.40 is: 203,038

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,928.40 : 203,038 = 144,928.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,928.40/203,038 = 144,928.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,928.40x = 203,038 × 144,928.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,928.40x = 29,425,972,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,425,972,479.20/144,928.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,038

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