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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,585.28, 297,853.92 and 180,771.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,585.28, 297,853.92 and 180,771.48 is: 272,507.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,585.28 : 297,853.92 = 180,771.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,585.28/297,853.92 = 180,771.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,585.28x = 297,853.92 × 180,771.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,585.28x = 53,843,493,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,843,493,942.20/197,585.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,507.62

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