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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,822.89, 296,396.26 and 141,374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,822.89, 296,396.26 and 141,374.60 is: 211,820.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,822.89 : 296,396.26 = 141,374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,822.89/296,396.26 = 141,374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,822.89x = 296,396.26 × 141,374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,822.89x = 41,902,902,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,902,902,505.22/197,822.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,820.29

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