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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,445.52, 273,873.48 and 141,188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,445.52, 273,873.48 and 141,188.24 is: 194,853.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,445.52 : 273,873.48 = 141,188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,445.52/273,873.48 = 141,188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,445.52x = 273,873.48 × 141,188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,445.52x = 38,667,714,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,667,714,623.88/198,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,853.05

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