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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,443.41, 295,919.39 and 96,158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,443.41, 295,919.39 and 96,158.66 is: 144,118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,443.41 : 295,919.39 = 96,158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,443.41/295,919.39 = 96,158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,443.41x = 295,919.39 × 96,158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,443.41x = 28,455,210,050.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,455,210,050.03/197,443.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,118.31

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