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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,805, 296,744.70 and 79,485.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,805, 296,744.70 and 79,485.72 is: 119,243.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,805 : 296,744.70 = 79,485.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,805/296,744.70 = 79,485.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,805x = 296,744.70 × 79,485.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,805x = 23,586,966,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,586,966,135.68/197,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,243.53

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