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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,279.94, 295,917.18 and 184,671.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,279.94, 295,917.18 and 184,671.89 is: 277,005.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,279.94 : 295,917.18 = 184,671.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,279.94/295,917.18 = 184,671.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,279.94x = 295,917.18 × 184,671.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,279.94x = 54,647,584,914.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,647,584,914.07/197,279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,005.28

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