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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,545.91, 296,326.15 and 92,336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,545.91, 296,326.15 and 92,336.63 is: 138,508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,545.91 : 296,326.15 = 92,336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,545.91/296,326.15 = 92,336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,545.91x = 296,326.15 × 92,336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,545.91x = 27,361,756,359.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361,756,359.40/197,545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,508.34

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