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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,217.32, 297,314.46 and 144,963.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,217.32, 297,314.46 and 144,963.24 is: 217,436.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,217.32 : 297,314.46 = 144,963.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,217.32/297,314.46 = 144,963.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,217.32x = 297,314.46 × 144,963.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,217.32x = 43,099,667,420.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,099,667,420.45/198,217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,436.44

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