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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,439.65, 295,913.77 and 96,154.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,439.65, 295,913.77 and 96,154.90 is: 144,112.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,439.65 : 295,913.77 = 96,154.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,439.65/295,913.77 = 96,154.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,439.65x = 295,913.77 × 96,154.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,439.65x = 28,453,557,982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,453,557,982.80/197,439.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,112.69

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