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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,955.49, 200,038.19 and 81,294.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,955.49, 200,038.19 and 81,294.65 is: 112,186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,955.49 : 200,038.19 = 81,294.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,955.49/200,038.19 = 81,294.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,955.49x = 200,038.19 × 81,294.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,955.49x = 16,262,033,236.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,262,033,236.02/144,955.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,186.39

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