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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,544.96, 295,230.20 and 144,347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,544.96, 295,230.20 and 144,347.68 is: 215,727.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,544.96 : 295,230.20 = 144,347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,544.96/295,230.20 = 144,347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,544.96x = 295,230.20 × 144,347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,544.96x = 42,615,794,435.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,615,794,435.94/197,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,727.07

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