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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,998.43, 297,145.26 and 79,670.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,998.43, 297,145.26 and 79,670.79 is: 119,565.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,998.43 : 297,145.26 = 79,670.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,998.43/297,145.26 = 79,670.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,998.43x = 297,145.26 × 79,670.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,998.43x = 23,673,797,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,673,797,608.96/197,998.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,565.59

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