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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,942.80, 202,505.20 and 144,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,942.80, 202,505.20 and 144,942.80 is: 202,505.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,942.80 : 202,505.20 = 144,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,942.80/202,505.20 = 144,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,942.80x = 202,505.20 × 144,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,942.80x = 29,351,670,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,351,670,702.56/144,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,505.20

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