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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,824.02, 296,397.95 and 141,375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,824.02, 296,397.95 and 141,375.72 is: 211,821.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,824.02 : 296,397.95 = 141,375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,824.02/296,397.95 = 141,375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,824.02x = 296,397.95 × 141,375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,824.02x = 41,903,472,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,903,472,880.90/197,824.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,821.97

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