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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,529.30, 295,856.55 and 162,537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,529.30, 295,856.55 and 162,537.30 is: 243,446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,529.30 : 295,856.55 = 162,537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,529.30/295,856.55 = 162,537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,529.30x = 295,856.55 × 162,537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,529.30x = 48,087,724,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,087,724,824.32/197,529.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,446.03

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