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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,911.80, 296,867.70 and 182,705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,911.80, 296,867.70 and 182,705.40 is: 274,058.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,911.80 : 296,867.70 = 182,705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,911.80/296,867.70 = 182,705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,911.80x = 296,867.70 × 182,705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,911.80x = 54,239,331,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,239,331,875.58/197,911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,058.10

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