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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,926.46, 274,765.11 and 144,391.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,926.46, 274,765.11 and 144,391.53 is: 199,439.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,926.46 : 274,765.11 = 144,391.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,926.46/274,765.11 = 144,391.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,926.46x = 274,765.11 × 144,391.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,926.46x = 39,673,754,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,673,754,623.52/198,926.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,439.30

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