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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,011.64, 295,636.98 and 78,673.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,011.64, 295,636.98 and 78,673.07 is: 118,057.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,011.64 : 295,636.98 = 78,673.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,011.64/295,636.98 = 78,673.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,011.64x = 295,636.98 × 78,673.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,011.64x = 23,258,667,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258,667,343.94/197,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,057.33

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