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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,635.34, 296,748.26 and 194,682.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,635.34, 296,748.26 and 194,682.89 is: 292,315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,635.34 : 296,748.26 = 194,682.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,635.34/296,748.26 = 194,682.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,635.34x = 296,748.26 × 194,682.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,635.34x = 57,771,809,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,771,809,357.79/197,635.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,315.17

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