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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,632, 296,478.72 and 66,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,632, 296,478.72 and 66,334.72 is: 99,512.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,632 : 296,478.72 = 66,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,632/296,478.72 = 66,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,632x = 296,478.72 × 66,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,632x = 19,666,832,877.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,666,832,877.16/197,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,512.39

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