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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,811.12, 295,277.76 and 183,192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,811.12, 295,277.76 and 183,192.24 is: 273,455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,811.12 : 295,277.76 = 183,192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,811.12/295,277.76 = 183,192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,811.12x = 295,277.76 × 183,192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,811.12x = 54,092,594,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,092,594,276.58/197,811.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,455.78

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