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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,128.63, 294,192.94 and 137,079.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,128.63, 294,192.94 and 137,079.63 is: 205,619.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,128.63 : 294,192.94 = 137,079.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,128.63/294,192.94 = 137,079.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,128.63x = 294,192.94 × 137,079.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,128.63x = 40,327,859,363.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,327,859,363.81/196,128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,619.44

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