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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,239.58, 295,655.25 and 97,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,239.58, 295,655.25 and 97,266.14 is: 145,798.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,239.58 : 295,655.25 = 97,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,239.58/295,655.25 = 97,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,239.58x = 295,655.25 × 97,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,239.58x = 28,757,244,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,757,244,938.24/197,239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,798.55

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