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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,954.28, 200,038.94 and 87,585.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,954.28, 200,038.94 and 87,585.64 is: 120,869.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,954.28 : 200,038.94 = 87,585.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,954.28/200,038.94 = 87,585.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,954.28x = 200,038.94 × 87,585.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,954.28x = 17,520,538,584.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,520,538,584.82/144,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,869.41

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