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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,884.24, 264,873.20 and 144,275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,884.24, 264,873.20 and 144,275.84 is: 199,155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,884.24 : 264,873.20 = 144,275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,884.24/264,873.20 = 144,275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,884.24x = 264,873.20 × 144,275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,884.24x = 38,214,803,423.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,214,803,423.49/191,884.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,155.51

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