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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,998.80, 296,998.20 and 144,854.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,998.80, 296,998.20 and 144,854.70 is: 217,282.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,998.80 : 296,998.20 = 144,854.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,998.80/296,998.20 = 144,854.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,998.80x = 296,998.20 × 144,854.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,998.80x = 43,021,585,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,021,585,161.54/197,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,282.05

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