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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,886.24, 264,875.96 and 144,277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,886.24, 264,875.96 and 144,277.84 is: 199,158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,886.24 : 264,875.96 = 144,277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,886.24/264,875.96 = 144,277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,886.24x = 264,875.96 × 144,277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,886.24x = 38,215,731,376.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,215,731,376.73/191,886.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,158.27

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