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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,112.30, 295,668.45 and 144,624.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,112.30, 295,668.45 and 144,624.30 is: 216,936.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,112.30 : 295,668.45 = 144,624.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,112.30/295,668.45 = 144,624.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,112.30x = 295,668.45 × 144,624.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,112.30x = 42,760,842,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,760,842,613.34/197,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,936.45

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