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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,812.12, 295,279.25 and 183,193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,812.12, 295,279.25 and 183,193.24 is: 273,457.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,812.12 : 295,279.25 = 183,193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,812.12/295,279.25 = 183,193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,812.12x = 295,279.25 × 183,193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,812.12x = 54,093,162,512.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,093,162,512.27/197,812.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,457.27

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