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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,266.01, 295,973.55 and 118,435.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,266.01, 295,973.55 and 118,435.19 is: 177,697.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,266.01 : 295,973.55 = 118,435.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,266.01/295,973.55 = 118,435.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,266.01x = 295,973.55 × 118,435.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,266.01x = 35,053,682,149.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,053,682,149.36/197,266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,697.53

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