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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,030.40, 295,545.60 and 118,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,030.40, 295,545.60 and 118,233.60 is: 177,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,030.40 : 295,545.60 = 118,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,030.40/295,545.60 = 118,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,030.40x = 295,545.60 × 118,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,030.40x = 34,943,420,252.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,943,420,252.16/197,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,350.40

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