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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,878.41, 295,731.36 and 144,682.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,878.41, 295,731.36 and 144,682.38 is: 216,229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,878.41 : 295,731.36 = 144,682.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,878.41/295,731.36 = 144,682.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,878.41x = 295,731.36 × 144,682.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,878.41x = 42,787,117,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,787,117,005.44/197,878.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,229.34

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