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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,440.02, 295,914.33 and 96,155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,440.02, 295,914.33 and 96,155.28 is: 144,113.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,440.02 : 295,914.33 = 96,155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,440.02/295,914.33 = 96,155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,440.02x = 295,914.33 × 96,155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,440.02x = 28,453,725,257.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,453,725,257.16/197,440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,113.26

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