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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,879.04, 296,282.88 and 144,887.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,879.04, 296,282.88 and 144,887.04 is: 216,938.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,879.04 : 296,282.88 = 144,887.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,879.04/296,282.88 = 144,887.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,879.04x = 296,282.88 × 144,887.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,879.04x = 42,927,549,485.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,927,549,485.88/197,879.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,938.34

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