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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,766.76, 296,442.78 and 92,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,766.76, 296,442.78 and 92,497 is: 138,648.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,766.76 : 296,442.78 = 92,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,766.76/296,442.78 = 92,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,766.76x = 296,442.78 × 92,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,766.76x = 27,420,067,821.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,420,067,821.66/197,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,648.52

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