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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,767.48, 296,651.32 and 48,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,767.48, 296,651.32 and 48,008 is: 72,012.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,767.48 : 296,651.32 = 48,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,767.48/296,651.32 = 48,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,767.48x = 296,651.32 × 48,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,767.48x = 14,241,636,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,241,636,570.56/197,767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,012.02

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