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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,654.72, 296,641.92 and 153,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,654.72, 296,641.92 and 153,176 is: 229,887.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,654.72 : 296,641.92 = 153,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,654.72/296,641.92 = 153,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,654.72x = 296,641.92 × 153,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,654.72x = 45,438,422,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,438,422,737.92/197,654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,887.87

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