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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,091.92, 295,711.36 and 118,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,091.92, 295,711.36 and 118,262.72 is: 177,438.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,091.92 : 295,711.36 = 118,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,091.92/295,711.36 = 118,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,091.92x = 295,711.36 × 118,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,091.92x = 34,971,629,768.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,971,629,768.50/197,091.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,438.17

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