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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,838.65, 296,446.79 and 152,969.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,838.65, 296,446.79 and 152,969.61 is: 229,213.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,838.65 : 296,446.79 = 152,969.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,838.65/296,446.79 = 152,969.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,838.65x = 296,446.79 × 152,969.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,838.65x = 45,347,350,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,347,350,485.70/197,838.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,213.81

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