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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,270.02, 295,979.52 and 118,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,270.02, 295,979.52 and 118,439.20 is: 177,703.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,270.02 : 295,979.52 = 118,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,270.02/295,979.52 = 118,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,270.02x = 295,979.52 × 118,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,270.02x = 35,055,577,565.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,055,577,565.18/197,270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,703.52

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