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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,835.72, 296,442.35 and 152,966.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,835.72, 296,442.35 and 152,966.68 is: 229,209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,835.72 : 296,442.35 = 152,966.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,835.72/296,442.35 = 152,966.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,835.72x = 296,442.35 × 152,966.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,835.72x = 45,345,801,158.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,345,801,158.58/197,835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,209.38

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