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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,400.80, 295,663.80 and 162,408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,400.80, 295,663.80 and 162,408.80 is: 243,253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,400.80 : 295,663.80 = 162,408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,400.80/295,663.80 = 162,408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,400.80x = 295,663.80 × 162,408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,400.80x = 48,018,402,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,018,402,961.44/197,400.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,253.34

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