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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,932.52, 296,898.78 and 162,765.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,932.52, 296,898.78 and 162,765.56 is: 244,148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,932.52 : 296,898.78 = 162,765.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,932.52/296,898.78 = 162,765.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,932.52x = 296,898.78 × 162,765.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,932.52x = 48,324,896,190.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,324,896,190.02/197,932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,148.34

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