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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,822.52, 296,395.70 and 141,374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,822.52, 296,395.70 and 141,374.22 is: 211,819.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,822.52 : 296,395.70 = 141,374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,822.52/296,395.70 = 141,374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,822.52x = 296,395.70 × 141,374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,822.52x = 41,902,711,860.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,902,711,860.36/197,822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,819.73

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