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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,865.93, 273,417.08 and 144,057.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,865.93, 273,417.08 and 144,057.54 is: 199,063.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,865.93 : 273,417.08 = 144,057.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,865.93/273,417.08 = 144,057.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,865.93x = 273,417.08 × 144,057.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,865.93x = 39,387,791,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,387,791,218.50/197,865.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,063.03

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