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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,254.16, 295,852.08 and 72,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,254.16, 295,852.08 and 72,566 is: 108,838.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,254.16 : 295,852.08 = 72,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,254.16/295,852.08 = 72,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,254.16x = 295,852.08 × 72,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,254.16x = 21,468,802,037.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,468,802,037.28/197,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,838.27

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