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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,366.80, 296,050.20 and 189,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,366.80, 296,050.20 and 189,072.40 is: 283,608.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,366.80 : 296,050.20 = 189,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,366.80/296,050.20 = 189,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,366.80x = 296,050.20 × 189,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,366.80x = 55,974,921,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,974,921,834.48/197,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,608.60

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