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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,513.68, 272,393.40 and 143,924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,513.68, 272,393.40 and 143,924.08 is: 198,487.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,513.68 : 272,393.40 = 143,924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,513.68/272,393.40 = 143,924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,513.68x = 272,393.40 × 143,924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,513.68x = 39,203,969,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,203,969,493.07/197,513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,487.36

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