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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,999.60, 203,466 and 144,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,999.60, 203,466 and 144,999.60 is: 203,466

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,999.60 : 203,466 = 144,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,999.60/203,466 = 144,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,999.60x = 203,466 × 144,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,999.60x = 29,502,488,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,502,488,613.60/144,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,466

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