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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,247.60, 295,288.20 and 185,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,247.60, 295,288.20 and 185,713.20 is: 278,020.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,247.60 : 295,288.20 = 185,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,247.60/295,288.20 = 185,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,247.60x = 295,288.20 × 185,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,247.60x = 54,838,916,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,838,916,544.24/197,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,020.70

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