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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,282.52, 295,998.27 and 118,451.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,282.52, 295,998.27 and 118,451.70 is: 177,722.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,282.52 : 295,998.27 = 118,451.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,282.52/295,998.27 = 118,451.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,282.52x = 295,998.27 × 118,451.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,282.52x = 35,061,498,278.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,061,498,278.56/197,282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,722.28

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