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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,335.20, 296,002.80 and 155,344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,335.20, 296,002.80 and 155,344.80 is: 233,017.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,335.20 : 296,002.80 = 155,344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,335.20/296,002.80 = 155,344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,335.20x = 296,002.80 × 155,344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,335.20x = 45,982,495,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,982,495,765.44/197,335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,017.20

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