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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,262.02, 295,967.52 and 118,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,262.02, 295,967.52 and 118,431.20 is: 177,691.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,262.02 : 295,967.52 = 118,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,262.02/295,967.52 = 118,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,262.02x = 295,967.52 × 118,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,262.02x = 35,051,788,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,051,788,554.62/197,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,691.52

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