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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,952.54, 271,415.27 and 143,152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,952.54, 271,415.27 and 143,152.34 is: 197,274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,952.54 : 271,415.27 = 143,152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,952.54/271,415.27 = 143,152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,952.54x = 271,415.27 × 143,152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,952.54x = 38,853,730,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,853,730,013.04/196,952.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,274.59

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