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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,700.62, 295,969.55 and 122,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,700.62, 295,969.55 and 122,579.60 is: 183,508.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,700.62 : 295,969.55 = 122,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,700.62/295,969.55 = 122,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,700.62x = 295,969.55 × 122,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,700.62x = 36,279,826,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,279,826,958.43/197,700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,508.92

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