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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,813.12, 295,280.74 and 183,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,813.12, 295,280.74 and 183,194.24 is: 273,458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,813.12 : 295,280.74 = 183,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,813.12/295,280.74 = 183,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,813.12x = 295,280.74 × 183,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,813.12x = 54,093,730,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,093,730,750.94/197,813.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,458.76

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