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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,888.24, 264,878.72 and 144,279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,888.24, 264,878.72 and 144,279.84 is: 199,161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,888.24 : 264,878.72 = 144,279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,888.24/264,878.72 = 144,279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,888.24x = 264,878.72 × 144,279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,888.24x = 38,216,659,341.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,216,659,341.00/191,888.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,161.03

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