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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,973.23, 200,254.68 and 120,852.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,973.23, 200,254.68 and 120,852.98 is: 166,936.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,973.23 : 200,254.68 = 120,852.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,973.23/200,254.68 = 120,852.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,973.23x = 200,254.68 × 120,852.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,973.23x = 24,201,374,836.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,201,374,836.95/144,973.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,936.85

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