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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,974, 296,819.92 and 92,735.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,974, 296,819.92 and 92,735.56 is: 139,037.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,974 : 296,819.92 = 92,735.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,974/296,819.92 = 92,735.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,974x = 296,819.92 × 92,735.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,974x = 27,525,761,500.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,525,761,500.36/197,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,037.25

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