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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,737.60, 296,607.84 and 158,244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,737.60, 296,607.84 and 158,244.16 is: 237,367.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,737.60 : 296,607.84 = 158,244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,737.60/296,607.84 = 158,244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,737.60x = 296,607.84 × 158,244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,737.60x = 46,936,458,490.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,936,458,490.21/197,737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,367.39

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