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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,638.26, 275,172.54 and 141,514.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,638.26, 275,172.54 and 141,514.46 is: 195,057.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,638.26 : 275,172.54 = 141,514.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,638.26/275,172.54 = 141,514.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,638.26x = 275,172.54 × 141,514.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,638.26x = 38,940,893,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,940,893,404.93/199,638.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,057.27

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