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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,615.74, 294,624.81 and 144,060.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,615.74, 294,624.81 and 144,060.06 is: 215,871.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,615.74 : 294,624.81 = 144,060.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,615.74/294,624.81 = 144,060.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,615.74x = 294,624.81 × 144,060.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,615.74x = 42,443,667,806.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,443,667,806.09/196,615.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,871.16

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