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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,232.40, 295,848.60 and 189,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,232.40, 295,848.60 and 189,359.20 is: 284,038.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,232.40 : 295,848.60 = 189,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,232.40/295,848.60 = 189,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,232.40x = 295,848.60 × 189,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,232.40x = 56,021,654,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,021,654,217.12/197,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,038.80

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