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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,544.60, 296,186.76 and 112,157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,544.60, 296,186.76 and 112,157.64 is: 168,162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,544.60 : 296,186.76 = 112,157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,544.60/296,186.76 = 112,157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,544.60x = 296,186.76 × 112,157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,544.60x = 33,219,608,000.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,219,608,000.85/197,544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,162.57

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