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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,997.30, 296,995.95 and 192,165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,997.30, 296,995.95 and 192,165.30 is: 288,247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,997.30 : 296,995.95 = 192,165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,997.30/296,995.95 = 192,165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,997.30x = 296,995.95 × 192,165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,997.30x = 57,072,315,830.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,072,315,830.54/197,997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,247.95

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