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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,729.56, 296,591.82 and 47,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,729.56, 296,591.82 and 47,971 is: 71,955.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,729.56 : 296,591.82 = 47,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,729.56/296,591.82 = 47,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,729.56x = 296,591.82 × 47,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,729.56x = 14,227,806,197.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,227,806,197.22/197,729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,955.89

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