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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,308.92, 295,966.08 and 64,189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,308.92, 295,966.08 and 64,189.86 is: 96,285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,308.92 : 295,966.08 = 64,189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,308.92/295,966.08 = 64,189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,308.92x = 295,966.08 × 64,189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,308.92x = 18,998,021,239.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,998,021,239.95/197,308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,285.67

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