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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,806.02, 295,623.02 and 144,609.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,806.02, 295,623.02 and 144,609.98 is: 216,121.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,806.02 : 295,623.02 = 144,609.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,806.02/295,623.02 = 144,609.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,806.02x = 295,623.02 × 144,609.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,806.02x = 42,750,039,009.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,750,039,009.74/197,806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,121.02

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