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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,256.72, 295,882.65 and 187,693.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,256.72, 295,882.65 and 187,693.86 is: 281,538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,256.72 : 295,882.65 = 187,693.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,256.72/295,882.65 = 187,693.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,256.72x = 295,882.65 × 187,693.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,256.72x = 55,535,356,685.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,535,356,685.53/197,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,538.48

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