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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,950.68, 296,921.76 and 48,191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,950.68, 296,921.76 and 48,191.76 is: 72,286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,950.68 : 296,921.76 = 48,191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,950.68/296,921.76 = 48,191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,950.68x = 296,921.76 × 48,191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,950.68x = 14,309,182,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,309,182,196.70/197,950.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,286.60

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