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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,132.40, 295,698.60 and 150,476.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,132.40, 295,698.60 and 150,476.40 is: 225,714.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,132.40 : 295,698.60 = 150,476.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,132.40/295,698.60 = 150,476.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,132.40x = 295,698.60 × 150,476.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,132.40x = 44,495,660,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,495,660,813.04/197,132.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,714.60

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