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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,239.16, 295,829.58 and 72,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,239.16, 295,829.58 and 72,551 is: 108,815.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,239.16 : 295,829.58 = 72,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,239.16/295,829.58 = 72,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,239.16x = 295,829.58 × 72,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,239.16x = 21,462,731,858.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,462,731,858.58/197,239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,815.77

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