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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,524.16, 273,996 and 144,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,524.16, 273,996 and 144,986.40 is: 200,105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,524.16 : 273,996 = 144,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,524.16/273,996 = 144,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,524.16x = 273,996 × 144,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,524.16x = 39,725,693,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,725,693,654.40/198,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,105.08

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