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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,170.48, 1,137,233.85 and 197,204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,170.48, 1,137,233.85 and 197,204.98 is: 295,801.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,170.48 : 1,137,233.85 = 197,204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,170.48/1,137,233.85 = 197,204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,170.48x = 1,137,233.85 × 197,204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,170.48x = 224,268,177,748.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,268,177,748.92/758,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,801.78

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