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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,912.70, 296,869.05 and 176,139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,912.70, 296,869.05 and 176,139.90 is: 264,209.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,912.70 : 296,869.05 = 176,139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,912.70/296,869.05 = 176,139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,912.70x = 296,869.05 × 176,139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,912.70x = 52,290,484,780.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,290,484,780.10/197,912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,209.85

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