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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,005.70, 273,148.12 and 141,449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,005.70, 273,148.12 and 141,449.88 is: 195,129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,005.70 : 273,148.12 = 141,449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,005.70/273,148.12 = 141,449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,005.70x = 273,148.12 × 141,449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,005.70x = 38,636,768,796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,636,768,796.23/198,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,129.58

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