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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,878.59, 296,845.83 and 64,769.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,878.59, 296,845.83 and 64,769.67 is: 97,163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,878.59 : 296,845.83 = 64,769.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,878.59/296,845.83 = 64,769.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,878.59x = 296,845.83 × 64,769.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,878.59x = 19,226,606,449.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,226,606,449.98/197,878.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,163.65

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