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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,131.41, 295,621.38 and 155,094.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,131.41, 295,621.38 and 155,094.03 is: 232,581.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,131.41 : 295,621.38 = 155,094.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,131.41/295,621.38 = 155,094.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,131.41x = 295,621.38 × 155,094.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,131.41x = 45,849,111,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,849,111,178.36/197,131.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,581.46

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