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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,115.02, 294,172.71 and 137,066.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,115.02, 294,172.71 and 137,066.02 is: 205,599.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,115.02 : 294,172.71 = 137,066.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,115.02/294,172.71 = 137,066.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,115.02x = 294,172.71 × 137,066.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,115.02x = 40,321,082,552.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,321,082,552.31/196,115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,599.16

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