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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,992.22, 296,278.86 and 171,429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,992.22, 296,278.86 and 171,429.84 is: 256,530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,992.22 : 296,278.86 = 171,429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,992.22/296,278.86 = 171,429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,992.22x = 296,278.86 × 171,429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,992.22x = 50,791,037,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,791,037,594.89/197,992.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,530.48

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