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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,034.76, 297,129.90 and 87,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,034.76, 297,129.90 and 87,149 is: 130,757.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,034.76 : 297,129.90 = 87,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,034.76/297,129.90 = 87,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,034.76x = 297,129.90 × 87,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,034.76x = 25,894,573,655.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,894,573,655.10/198,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,757.72

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