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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,478.12, 296,858.70 and 158,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,478.12, 296,858.70 and 158,462.04 is: 238,207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,478.12 : 296,858.70 = 158,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,478.12/296,858.70 = 158,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,478.12x = 296,858.70 × 158,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,478.12x = 47,040,835,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,040,835,193.75/197,478.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,207.83

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