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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,119.80, 295,679.70 and 144,631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,119.80, 295,679.70 and 144,631.80 is: 216,947.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,119.80 : 295,679.70 = 144,631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,119.80/295,679.70 = 144,631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,119.80x = 295,679.70 × 144,631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,119.80x = 42,764,687,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,764,687,234.46/197,119.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,947.70

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