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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,396.70, 296,095.05 and 176,729.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,396.70, 296,095.05 and 176,729.55 is: 265,094.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,396.70 : 296,095.05 = 176,729.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,396.70/296,095.05 = 176,729.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,396.70x = 296,095.05 × 176,729.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,396.70x = 52,328,744,943.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,328,744,943.73/197,396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,094.33

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