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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,845.33, 297,064.46 and 171,273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,845.33, 297,064.46 and 171,273.28 is: 257,166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,845.33 : 297,064.46 = 171,273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,845.33/297,064.46 = 171,273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,845.33x = 297,064.46 × 171,273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,845.33x = 50,879,203,579.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,879,203,579.26/197,845.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,166.56

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