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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,444.41, 295,920.88 and 96,159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,444.41, 295,920.88 and 96,159.66 is: 144,119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,444.41 : 295,920.88 = 96,159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,444.41/295,920.88 = 96,159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,444.41x = 295,920.88 × 96,159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,444.41x = 28,455,651,207.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,455,651,207.70/197,444.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,119.81

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