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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,285.12, 296,569.20 and 158,269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,285.12, 296,569.20 and 158,269.04 is: 237,918.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,285.12 : 296,569.20 = 158,269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,285.12/296,569.20 = 158,269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,285.12x = 296,569.20 × 158,269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,285.12x = 46,937,722,577.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,937,722,577.57/197,285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,918.21

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