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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,129.70, 295,694.55 and 114,185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,129.70, 295,694.55 and 114,185.70 is: 171,278.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,129.70 : 295,694.55 = 114,185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,129.70/295,694.55 = 114,185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,129.70x = 295,694.55 × 114,185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,129.70x = 33,764,089,177.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,764,089,177.94/197,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,278.55

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