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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,196.80, 295,357.80 and 162,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,196.80, 295,357.80 and 162,204.80 is: 242,947.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,196.80 : 295,357.80 = 162,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,196.80/295,357.80 = 162,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,196.80x = 295,357.80 × 162,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,196.80x = 47,908,452,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,908,452,877.44/197,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,947.42

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