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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,018.94, 295,965.81 and 122,194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,018.94, 295,965.81 and 122,194.38 is: 183,562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,018.94 : 295,965.81 = 122,194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,018.94/295,965.81 = 122,194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,018.94x = 295,965.81 × 122,194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,018.94x = 36,165,358,654.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,165,358,654.15/197,018.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,562.85

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