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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,977.61, 295,614.24 and 140,044.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,977.61, 295,614.24 and 140,044.33 is: 210,171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,977.61 : 295,614.24 = 140,044.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,977.61/295,614.24 = 140,044.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,977.61x = 295,614.24 × 140,044.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,977.61x = 41,399,098,179.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,399,098,179.26/196,977.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,171.59

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