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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,261.52, 295,966.77 and 118,430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,261.52, 295,966.77 and 118,430.70 is: 177,690.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,261.52 : 295,966.77 = 118,430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,261.52/295,966.77 = 118,430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,261.52x = 295,966.77 × 118,430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,261.52x = 35,051,551,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,051,551,747.84/197,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,690.77

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