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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,859.93, 273,408.80 and 144,051.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,859.93, 273,408.80 and 144,051.54 is: 199,054.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,859.93 : 273,408.80 = 144,051.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,859.93/273,408.80 = 144,051.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,859.93x = 273,408.80 × 144,051.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,859.93x = 39,384,957,969.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,384,957,969.29/197,859.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,054.75

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