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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,279.37, 296,560.58 and 158,263.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,279.37, 296,560.58 and 158,263.29 is: 237,909.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,279.37 : 296,560.58 = 158,263.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,279.37/296,560.58 = 158,263.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,279.37x = 296,560.58 × 158,263.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,279.37x = 46,934,652,283.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,934,652,283.79/197,279.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,909.58

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