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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,556.36, 296,277.29 and 140,925.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,556.36, 296,277.29 and 140,925.48 is: 211,347.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,556.36 : 296,277.29 = 140,925.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,556.36/296,277.29 = 140,925.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,556.36x = 296,277.29 × 140,925.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,556.36x = 41,753,019,306.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,753,019,306.35/197,556.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,347.38

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