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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,309.24, 295,991.94 and 64,146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,309.24, 295,991.94 and 64,146.68 is: 96,229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,309.24 : 295,991.94 = 64,146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,309.24/295,991.94 = 64,146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,309.24x = 295,991.94 × 64,146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,309.24x = 18,986,900,257.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,986,900,257.76/197,309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,229.15

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