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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,995.69, 297,141.15 and 79,668.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,995.69, 297,141.15 and 79,668.04 is: 119,561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,995.69 : 297,141.15 = 79,668.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,995.69/297,141.15 = 79,668.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,995.69x = 297,141.15 × 79,668.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,995.69x = 23,672,653,023.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,672,653,023.85/197,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,561.46

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