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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,709.16, 270,572.22 and 144,641.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,709.16, 270,572.22 and 144,641.35 is: 199,969.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,709.16 : 270,572.22 = 144,641.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,709.16/270,572.22 = 144,641.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,709.16x = 270,572.22 × 144,641.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,709.16x = 39,135,930,396.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,135,930,396.35/195,709.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,969.84

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