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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,445.42, 296,058.72 and 92,206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,445.42, 296,058.72 and 92,206.98 is: 138,259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,445.42 : 296,058.72 = 92,206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,445.42/296,058.72 = 92,206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,445.42x = 296,058.72 × 92,206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,445.42x = 27,298,680,473.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,298,680,473.87/197,445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,259.38

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