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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,149.07, 295,512.42 and 140,818.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,149.07, 295,512.42 and 140,818.34 is: 211,076.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,149.07 : 295,512.42 = 140,818.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,149.07/295,512.42 = 140,818.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,149.07x = 295,512.42 × 140,818.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,149.07x = 41,613,566,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,613,566,956.22/197,149.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,076.66

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