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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,248.60, 295,289.70 and 185,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,248.60, 295,289.70 and 185,714.20 is: 278,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,248.60 : 295,289.70 = 185,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,248.60/295,289.70 = 185,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,248.60x = 295,289.70 × 185,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,248.60x = 54,839,490,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,839,490,403.74/197,248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,022.20

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