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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,251.60, 295,877.40 and 86,659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,251.60, 295,877.40 and 86,659.60 is: 129,989.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,251.60 : 295,877.40 = 86,659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,251.60/295,877.40 = 86,659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,251.60x = 295,877.40 × 86,659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,251.60x = 25,640,617,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,640,617,133.04/197,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,989.40

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