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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,910.78, 296,858.87 and 85,619.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,910.78, 296,858.87 and 85,619.26 is: 128,425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,910.78 : 296,858.87 = 85,619.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,910.78/296,858.87 = 85,619.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,910.78x = 296,858.87 × 85,619.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,910.78x = 25,416,836,773.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,416,836,773.84/197,910.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,425.73

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