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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,062.42, 269,111.96 and 144,197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,062.42, 269,111.96 and 144,197.28 is: 198,937.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,062.42 : 269,111.96 = 144,197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,062.42/269,111.96 = 144,197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,062.42x = 269,111.96 × 144,197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,062.42x = 38,805,212,647.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,805,212,647.47/195,062.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,937.41

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