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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,954.99, 200,037.50 and 81,294.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,954.99, 200,037.50 and 81,294.15 is: 112,185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,954.99 : 200,037.50 = 81,294.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,954.99/200,037.50 = 81,294.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,954.99x = 200,037.50 × 81,294.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,954.99x = 16,261,877,123.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,261,877,123.97/144,954.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,185.70

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