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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,244.30, 295,778.97 and 122,361.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,244.30, 295,778.97 and 122,361.42 is: 183,487.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,244.30 : 295,778.97 = 122,361.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,244.30/295,778.97 = 122,361.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,244.30x = 295,778.97 × 122,361.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,244.30x = 36,191,934,775.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,191,934,775.34/197,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,487.86

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