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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,285.81, 265,427.40 and 144,677.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,285.81, 265,427.40 and 144,677.55 is: 199,709.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,285.81 : 265,427.40 = 144,677.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,285.81/265,427.40 = 144,677.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,285.81x = 265,427.40 × 144,677.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,285.81x = 38,401,385,934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,401,385,934.87/192,285.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,709.93

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