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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,887.24, 264,877.34 and 144,278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,887.24, 264,877.34 and 144,278.84 is: 199,159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,887.24 : 264,877.34 = 144,278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,887.24/264,877.34 = 144,278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,887.24x = 264,877.34 × 144,278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,887.24x = 38,216,195,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,216,195,357.49/191,887.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,159.65

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