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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,370.12, 296,057.88 and 64,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,370.12, 296,057.88 and 64,251 is: 96,377.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,370.12 : 296,057.88 = 64,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,370.12/296,057.88 = 64,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,370.12x = 296,057.88 × 64,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,370.12x = 19,022,014,847.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,022,014,847.88/197,370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,377.38

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