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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,996.40, 297,248.04 and 170,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,996.40, 297,248.04 and 170,094.96 is: 255,360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,996.40 : 297,248.04 = 170,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,996.40/297,248.04 = 170,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,996.40x = 297,248.04 × 170,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,996.40x = 50,560,393,473.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,560,393,473.88/197,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,360.17

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