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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,256.60, 295,301.70 and 185,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,256.60, 295,301.70 and 185,722.20 is: 278,034.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,256.60 : 295,301.70 = 185,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,256.60/295,301.70 = 185,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,256.60x = 295,301.70 × 185,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,256.60x = 54,844,081,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,844,081,387.74/197,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,034.20

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