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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,332.80, 295,999.20 and 144,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,332.80, 295,999.20 and 144,844.80 is: 217,267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,332.80 : 295,999.20 = 144,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,332.80/295,999.20 = 144,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,332.80x = 295,999.20 × 144,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,332.80x = 42,873,944,924.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,873,944,924.16/197,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,267.20

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