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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,214.40, 295,602.90 and 108,531.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,214.40, 295,602.90 and 108,531.55 is: 162,676.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,214.40 : 295,602.90 = 108,531.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,214.40/295,602.90 = 108,531.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,214.40x = 295,602.90 × 108,531.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,214.40x = 32,082,240,921.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,082,240,921.50/197,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,676.97

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