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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,237.60, 295,856.40 and 176,242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,237.60, 295,856.40 and 176,242.40 is: 264,363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,237.60 : 295,856.40 = 176,242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,237.60/295,856.40 = 176,242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,237.60x = 295,856.40 × 176,242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,237.60x = 52,142,441,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,142,441,991.36/197,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,363.60

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