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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,333.56, 295,974.69 and 79,006.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,333.56, 295,974.69 and 79,006.06 is: 118,498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,333.56 : 295,974.69 = 79,006.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,333.56/295,974.69 = 79,006.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,333.56x = 295,974.69 × 79,006.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,333.56x = 23,383,794,116.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,383,794,116.62/197,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,498.82

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