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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,267.60, 295,901.40 and 86,675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,267.60, 295,901.40 and 86,675.60 is: 130,013.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,267.60 : 295,901.40 = 86,675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,267.60/295,901.40 = 86,675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,267.60x = 295,901.40 × 86,675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,267.60x = 25,647,431,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,647,431,385.84/197,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,013.40

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