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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,785.52, 296,873.20 and 140,922.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,785.52, 296,873.20 and 140,922.59 is: 211,522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,785.52 : 296,873.20 = 140,922.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,785.52/296,873.20 = 140,922.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,785.52x = 296,873.20 × 140,922.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,785.52x = 41,836,139,893.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,836,139,893.28/197,785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,522.76

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