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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,195.28, 338,558.43 and 197,660.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,195.28, 338,558.43 and 197,660.82 is: 272,924.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,195.28 : 338,558.43 = 197,660.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,195.28/338,558.43 = 197,660.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,195.28x = 338,558.43 × 197,660.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,195.28x = 66,919,736,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,919,736,891.71/245,195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,924.25

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