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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,186.40, 295,261.20 and 144,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,186.40, 295,261.20 and 144,309.60 is: 216,085.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,186.40 : 295,261.20 = 144,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,186.40/295,261.20 = 144,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,186.40x = 295,261.20 × 144,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,186.40x = 42,609,025,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,609,025,667.52/197,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,085.01

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