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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,244.05, 295,778.60 and 122,361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,244.05, 295,778.60 and 122,361.17 is: 183,487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,244.05 : 295,778.60 = 122,361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,244.05/295,778.60 = 122,361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,244.05x = 295,778.60 × 122,361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,244.05x = 36,191,815,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,191,815,684.60/197,244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,487.49

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