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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,511.48, 296,266.74 and 66,183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,511.48, 296,266.74 and 66,183.48 is: 99,275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,511.48 : 296,266.74 = 66,183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,511.48/296,266.74 = 66,183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,511.48x = 296,266.74 × 66,183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,511.48x = 19,607,963,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,607,963,861.46/197,511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,275.06

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