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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,255.16, 295,853.58 and 72,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,255.16, 295,853.58 and 72,567 is: 108,839.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,255.16 : 295,853.58 = 72,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,255.16/295,853.58 = 72,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,255.16x = 295,853.58 × 72,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,255.16x = 21,469,206,739.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,469,206,739.86/197,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,839.77

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