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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,314.80, 295,972.20 and 182,108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,314.80, 295,972.20 and 182,108.40 is: 273,162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,314.80 : 295,972.20 = 182,108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,314.80/295,972.20 = 182,108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,314.80x = 295,972.20 × 182,108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,314.80x = 53,899,023,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,899,023,786.48/197,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,162.60

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