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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,273.70, 295,910.55 and 72,663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,273.70, 295,910.55 and 72,663.30 is: 108,994.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,273.70 : 295,910.55 = 72,663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,273.70/295,910.55 = 72,663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,273.70x = 295,910.55 × 72,663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,273.70x = 21,501,837,067.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,501,837,067.82/197,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,994.95

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