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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,994.90, 297,245.79 and 170,093.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,994.90, 297,245.79 and 170,093.46 is: 255,357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,994.90 : 297,245.79 = 170,093.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,994.90/297,245.79 = 170,093.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,994.90x = 297,245.79 × 170,093.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,994.90x = 50,559,564,891.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,559,564,891.53/197,994.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,357.92

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