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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,114.40, 295,671.60 and 84,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,114.40, 295,671.60 and 84,848.40 is: 127,272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,114.40 : 295,671.60 = 84,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,114.40/295,671.60 = 84,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,114.40x = 295,671.60 × 84,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,114.40x = 25,087,262,185.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,087,262,185.44/197,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,272.60

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