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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,189.54, 197,536.35 and 138,798.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,189.54, 197,536.35 and 138,798.72 is: 190,151.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,189.54 : 197,536.35 = 138,798.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,189.54/197,536.35 = 138,798.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,189.54x = 197,536.35 × 138,798.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,189.54x = 27,417,792,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,417,792,533.47/144,189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,151.05

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