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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,078.26, 294,117.38 and 137,029.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,078.26, 294,117.38 and 137,029.26 is: 205,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,078.26 : 294,117.38 = 137,029.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,078.26/294,117.38 = 137,029.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,078.26x = 294,117.38 × 137,029.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,078.26x = 40,302,686,249.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,302,686,249.39/196,078.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,543.88

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