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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,512.74, 297,601.64 and 86,108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,512.74, 297,601.64 and 86,108.33 is: 129,089.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,512.74 : 297,601.64 = 86,108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,512.74/297,601.64 = 86,108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,512.74x = 297,601.64 × 86,108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,512.74x = 25,625,980,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,625,980,225.66/198,512.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,089.85

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