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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,231.40, 295,847.10 and 122,824.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,231.40, 295,847.10 and 122,824.80 is: 184,237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,231.40 : 295,847.10 = 122,824.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,231.40/295,847.10 = 122,824.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,231.40x = 295,847.10 × 122,824.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,231.40x = 36,337,360,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,337,360,888.08/197,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,237.20

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