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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,802.01, 295,617.05 and 144,605.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,802.01, 295,617.05 and 144,605.98 is: 216,115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,802.01 : 295,617.05 = 144,605.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,802.01/295,617.05 = 144,605.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,802.01x = 295,617.05 × 144,605.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,802.01x = 42,747,993,219.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,747,993,219.96/197,802.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,115.06

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