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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,369.72, 296,128.92 and 118,538.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,369.72, 296,128.92 and 118,538.90 is: 177,853.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,369.72 : 296,128.92 = 118,538.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,369.72/296,128.92 = 118,538.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,369.72x = 296,128.92 × 118,538.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,369.72x = 35,102,796,434.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,102,796,434.99/197,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,853.00

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