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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,601, 296,401.04 and 152,687.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,601, 296,401.04 and 152,687.68 is: 229,031.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,601 : 296,401.04 = 152,687.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,601/296,401.04 = 152,687.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,601x = 296,401.04 × 152,687.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,601x = 45,256,787,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,256,787,147.19/197,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,031.16

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