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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,817.78, 295,878.90 and 183,459.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,817.78, 295,878.90 and 183,459.18 is: 274,402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,817.78 : 295,878.90 = 183,459.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,817.78/295,878.90 = 183,459.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,817.78x = 295,878.90 × 183,459.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,817.78x = 54,281,700,373.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,281,700,373.30/197,817.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,402.54

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