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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,233.20, 295,849.80 and 72,622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,233.20, 295,849.80 and 72,622.80 is: 108,934.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,233.20 : 295,849.80 = 72,622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,233.20/295,849.80 = 72,622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,233.20x = 295,849.80 × 72,622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,233.20x = 21,485,440,855.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,485,440,855.44/197,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,934.20

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