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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,238.69, 296,131.80 and 101,244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,238.69, 296,131.80 and 101,244.15 is: 152,006.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,238.69 : 296,131.80 = 101,244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,238.69/296,131.80 = 101,244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,238.69x = 296,131.80 × 101,244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,238.69x = 29,981,612,378.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,981,612,378.97/197,238.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,006.75

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