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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,967.60, 296,951.40 and 92,991.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,967.60, 296,951.40 and 92,991.60 is: 139,487.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,967.60 : 296,951.40 = 92,991.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,967.60/296,951.40 = 92,991.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,967.60x = 296,951.40 × 92,991.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,967.60x = 27,613,985,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,613,985,808.24/197,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,487.40

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