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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,807.40, 296,363.34 and 166,424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,807.40, 296,363.34 and 166,424.22 is: 249,343.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,807.40 : 296,363.34 = 166,424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,807.40/296,363.34 = 166,424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,807.40x = 296,363.34 × 166,424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,807.40x = 49,322,037,696.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,322,037,696.09/197,807.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,343.74

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