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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,968.76, 274,823.46 and 144,433.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,968.76, 274,823.46 and 144,433.89 is: 199,497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,968.76 : 274,823.46 = 144,433.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,968.76/274,823.46 = 144,433.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,968.76x = 274,823.46 × 144,433.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,968.76x = 39,693,821,391.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,693,821,391.06/198,968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,497.76

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