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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,423.64, 295,872.96 and 113,209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,423.64, 295,872.96 and 113,209.56 is: 169,663.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,423.64 : 295,872.96 = 113,209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,423.64/295,872.96 = 113,209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,423.64x = 295,872.96 × 113,209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,423.64x = 33,495,647,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,495,647,617.50/197,423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,663.81

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