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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,553.78, 297,663.20 and 86,149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,553.78, 297,663.20 and 86,149.27 is: 129,151.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,553.78 : 297,663.20 = 86,149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,553.78/297,663.20 = 86,149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,553.78x = 297,663.20 × 86,149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,553.78x = 25,643,467,385.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,643,467,385.86/198,553.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,151.24

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