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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,268.63, 295,977.47 and 118,437.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,268.63, 295,977.47 and 118,437.81 is: 177,701.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,268.63 : 295,977.47 = 118,437.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,268.63/295,977.47 = 118,437.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,268.63x = 295,977.47 × 118,437.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,268.63x = 35,054,922,763.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,054,922,763.95/197,268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,701.46

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