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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,625.62, 296,438.83 and 92,518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,625.62, 296,438.83 and 92,518.40 is: 138,777.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,625.62 : 296,438.83 = 92,518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,625.62/296,438.83 = 92,518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,625.62x = 296,438.83 × 92,518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,625.62x = 27,426,044,535.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,426,044,535.98/197,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,777.78

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