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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,787.12, 295,242 and 183,168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,787.12, 295,242 and 183,168.24 is: 273,420.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,787.12 : 295,242 = 183,168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,787.12/295,242 = 183,168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,787.12x = 295,242 × 183,168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,787.12x = 54,078,957,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,078,957,514.08/197,787.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,420.02

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