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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,241.40, 295,278.90 and 176,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,241.40, 295,278.90 and 176,246.20 is: 263,848.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,241.40 : 295,278.90 = 176,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,241.40/295,278.90 = 176,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,241.40x = 295,278.90 × 176,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,241.40x = 52,041,784,065.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,041,784,065.18/197,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,848.18

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