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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,473.80, 295,773.30 and 162,481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,473.80, 295,773.30 and 162,481.80 is: 243,362.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,473.80 : 295,773.30 = 162,481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,473.80/295,773.30 = 162,481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,473.80x = 295,773.30 × 162,481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,473.80x = 48,057,778,175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,057,778,175.94/197,473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,362.81

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