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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,955.20, 296,621.29 and 153,086.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,955.20, 296,621.29 and 153,086.47 is: 229,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,955.20 : 296,621.29 = 153,086.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,955.20/296,621.29 = 153,086.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,955.20x = 296,621.29 × 153,086.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,955.20x = 45,408,706,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,408,706,212.95/197,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,388.80

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