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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,327.20, 295,990.80 and 86,519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,327.20, 295,990.80 and 86,519.20 is: 129,778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,327.20 : 295,990.80 = 86,519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,327.20/295,990.80 = 86,519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,327.20x = 295,990.80 × 86,519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,327.20x = 25,608,887,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,608,887,223.36/197,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,778.80

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