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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,246.40, 295,286.40 and 176,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,246.40, 295,286.40 and 176,251.20 is: 263,855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,246.40 : 295,286.40 = 176,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,246.40/295,286.40 = 176,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,246.40x = 295,286.40 × 176,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,246.40x = 52,044,582,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,044,582,343.68/197,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,855.68

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