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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,238.08, 296,067.90 and 84,974.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,238.08, 296,067.90 and 84,974.06 is: 127,551.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,238.08 : 296,067.90 = 84,974.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,238.08/296,067.90 = 84,974.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,238.08x = 296,067.90 × 84,974.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,238.08x = 25,158,091,498.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,158,091,498.67/197,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,551.90

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