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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,592.16, 272,500.56 and 144,002.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,592.16, 272,500.56 and 144,002.08 is: 198,594.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,592.16 : 272,500.56 = 144,002.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,592.16/272,500.56 = 144,002.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,592.16x = 272,500.56 × 144,002.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,592.16x = 39,240,647,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240,647,441.16/197,592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,594.15

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