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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,508.41, 273,974.27 and 144,970.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,508.41, 273,974.27 and 144,970.65 is: 200,083.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,508.41 : 273,974.27 = 144,970.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,508.41/273,974.27 = 144,970.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,508.41x = 273,974.27 × 144,970.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,508.41x = 39,718,227,280.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,718,227,280.32/198,508.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,083.35

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