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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,981.10, 296,971.65 and 195,028.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,981.10, 296,971.65 and 195,028.65 is: 292,542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,981.10 : 296,971.65 = 195,028.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,981.10/296,971.65 = 195,028.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,981.10x = 296,971.65 × 195,028.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,981.10x = 57,917,979,987.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,917,979,987.77/197,981.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,542.98

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