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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,930.80, 203,179.60 and 144,930.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,930.80, 203,179.60 and 144,930.80 is: 203,179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,930.80 : 203,179.60 = 144,930.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,930.80/203,179.60 = 144,930.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,930.80x = 203,179.60 × 144,930.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,930.80x = 29,446,981,971.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,446,981,971.68/144,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,179.60

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