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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,863.68, 273,413.98 and 144,055.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,863.68, 273,413.98 and 144,055.30 is: 199,059.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,863.68 : 273,413.98 = 144,055.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,863.68/273,413.98 = 144,055.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,863.68x = 273,413.98 × 144,055.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,863.68x = 39,386,732,913.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,386,732,913.09/197,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,059.94

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