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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,897.23, 295,503.53 and 102,154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,897.23, 295,503.53 and 102,154.59 is: 153,313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,897.23 : 295,503.53 = 102,154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,897.23/295,503.53 = 102,154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,897.23x = 295,503.53 × 102,154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,897.23x = 30,187,041,439.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,187,041,439.93/196,897.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,313.69

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