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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,182.80, 295,992.90 and 153,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,182.80, 295,992.90 and 153,005.40 is: 229,677.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,182.80 : 295,992.90 = 153,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,182.80/295,992.90 = 153,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,182.80x = 295,992.90 × 153,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,182.80x = 45,288,512,061.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,288,512,061.66/197,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,677.80

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