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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,127.63, 294,191.44 and 137,078.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,127.63, 294,191.44 and 137,078.63 is: 205,617.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,127.63 : 294,191.44 = 137,078.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,127.63/294,191.44 = 137,078.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,127.63x = 294,191.44 × 137,078.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,127.63x = 40,327,359,552.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,327,359,552.93/196,127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,617.94

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