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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,427.24, 296,140.86 and 92,320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,427.24, 296,140.86 and 92,320.02 is: 138,480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,427.24 : 296,140.86 = 92,320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,427.24/296,140.86 = 92,320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,427.24x = 296,140.86 × 92,320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,427.24x = 27,339,730,118.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,339,730,118.02/197,427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,480.03

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