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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,369.88, 295,792.38 and 170,950.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,369.88, 295,792.38 and 170,950.92 is: 256,199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,369.88 : 295,792.38 = 170,950.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,369.88/295,792.38 = 170,950.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,369.88x = 295,792.38 × 170,950.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,369.88x = 50,565,979,489.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,565,979,489.99/197,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,199.07

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