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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,739.23, 296,805.69 and 109,034.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,739.23, 296,805.69 and 109,034.51 is: 163,660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,739.23 : 296,805.69 = 109,034.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,739.23/296,805.69 = 109,034.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,739.23x = 296,805.69 × 109,034.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,739.23x = 32,362,061,490.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,362,061,490.33/197,739.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,660.30

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