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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,237.10, 295,855.65 and 165,744.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,237.10, 295,855.65 and 165,744.30 is: 248,616.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,237.10 : 295,855.65 = 165,744.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,237.10/295,855.65 = 165,744.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,237.10x = 295,855.65 × 165,744.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,237.10x = 49,036,387,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,036,387,610.30/197,237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,616.45

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