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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,990.24, 272,869.52 and 144,190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,990.24, 272,869.52 and 144,190.08 is: 198,722.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,990.24 : 272,869.52 = 144,190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,990.24/272,869.52 = 144,190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,990.24x = 272,869.52 × 144,190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,990.24x = 39,345,077,918.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,345,077,918.36/197,990.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,722.31

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