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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,430.72, 296,176.80 and 64,279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,430.72, 296,176.80 and 64,279.68 is: 96,429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,430.72 : 296,176.80 = 64,279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,430.72/296,176.80 = 64,279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,430.72x = 296,176.80 × 64,279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,430.72x = 19,038,149,927.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,038,149,927.42/197,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,429.52

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