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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,032.76, 297,126.90 and 87,147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,032.76, 297,126.90 and 87,147 is: 130,754.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,032.76 : 297,126.90 = 87,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,032.76/297,126.90 = 87,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,032.76x = 297,126.90 × 87,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,032.76x = 25,893,717,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,893,717,954.30/198,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,754.72

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