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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,249, 295,482.54 and 91,923.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,249, 295,482.54 and 91,923.08 is: 137,702.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,249 : 295,482.54 = 91,923.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,249/295,482.54 = 91,923.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,249x = 295,482.54 × 91,923.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,249x = 27,161,665,163.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,161,665,163.02/197,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,702.42

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