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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,208.20, 293,729.10 and 129,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,208.20, 293,729.10 and 129,723.40 is: 194,199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,208.20 : 293,729.10 = 129,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,208.20/293,729.10 = 129,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,208.20x = 293,729.10 × 129,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,208.20x = 38,103,537,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,103,537,530.94/196,208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,199.52

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