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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,864.43, 273,415.01 and 144,056.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,864.43, 273,415.01 and 144,056.04 is: 199,060.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,864.43 : 273,415.01 = 144,056.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,864.43/273,415.01 = 144,056.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,864.43x = 273,415.01 × 144,056.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,864.43x = 39,387,082,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,387,082,896.88/197,864.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,060.96

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