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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,555.36, 296,275.79 and 140,924.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,555.36, 296,275.79 and 140,924.48 is: 211,345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,555.36 : 296,275.79 = 140,924.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,555.36/296,275.79 = 140,924.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,555.36x = 296,275.79 × 140,924.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,555.36x = 41,752,510,513.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,752,510,513.27/197,555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,345.88

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