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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,264.52, 295,971.27 and 118,433.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,264.52, 295,971.27 and 118,433.70 is: 177,695.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,264.52 : 295,971.27 = 118,433.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,264.52/295,971.27 = 118,433.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,264.52x = 295,971.27 × 118,433.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,264.52x = 35,052,972,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,052,972,599.80/197,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,695.27

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