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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,278.94, 295,915.68 and 184,670.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,278.94, 295,915.68 and 184,670.89 is: 277,003.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,278.94 : 295,915.68 = 184,670.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,278.94/295,915.68 = 184,670.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,278.94x = 295,915.68 × 184,670.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,278.94x = 54,647,011,250.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,647,011,250.77/197,278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,003.77

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