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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,317.42, 295,979.77 and 64,197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,317.42, 295,979.77 and 64,197.16 is: 96,296.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,317.42 : 295,979.77 = 64,197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,317.42/295,979.77 = 64,197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,317.42x = 295,979.77 × 64,197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,317.42x = 19,001,059,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,001,059,991.75/197,317.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,296.92

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