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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,243.10, 295,864.65 and 165,750.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,243.10, 295,864.65 and 165,750.30 is: 248,625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,243.10 : 295,864.65 = 165,750.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,243.10/295,864.65 = 165,750.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,243.10x = 295,864.65 × 165,750.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,243.10x = 49,039,654,496.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,039,654,496.90/197,243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,625.45

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