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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,155.91, 295,522.69 and 140,825.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,155.91, 295,522.69 and 140,825.18 is: 211,086.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,155.91 : 295,522.69 = 140,825.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,155.91/295,522.69 = 140,825.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,155.91x = 295,522.69 × 140,825.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,155.91x = 41,617,034,183.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,617,034,183.66/197,155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,086.92

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