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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,282.72, 295,998.64 and 118,451.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,282.72, 295,998.64 and 118,451.76 is: 177,722.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,282.72 : 295,998.64 = 118,451.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,282.72/295,998.64 = 118,451.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,282.72x = 295,998.64 × 118,451.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,282.72x = 35,061,559,865.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,061,559,865.61/197,282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,722.41

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