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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,287.56, 295,746.60 and 96,063.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,287.56, 295,746.60 and 96,063.48 is: 144,005.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,287.56 : 295,746.60 = 96,063.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,287.56/295,746.60 = 96,063.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,287.56x = 295,746.60 × 96,063.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,287.56x = 28,410,447,594.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,410,447,594.17/197,287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,005.27

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