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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,359.20, 296,038.80 and 72,748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,359.20, 296,038.80 and 72,748.80 is: 109,123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,359.20 : 296,038.80 = 72,748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,359.20/296,038.80 = 72,748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,359.20x = 296,038.80 × 72,748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,359.20x = 21,536,467,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,536,467,453.44/197,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,123.20

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