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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,364.80, 294,547.20 and 144,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,364.80, 294,547.20 and 144,006.40 is: 216,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,364.80 : 294,547.20 = 144,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,364.80/294,547.20 = 144,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,364.80x = 294,547.20 × 144,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,364.80x = 42,416,681,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,416,681,902.08/196,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,009.60

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