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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,211.20, 293,733.60 and 129,726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,211.20, 293,733.60 and 129,726.40 is: 194,204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,211.20 : 293,733.60 = 129,726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,211.20/293,733.60 = 129,726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,211.20x = 293,733.60 × 129,726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,211.20x = 38,105,002,487.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,105,002,487.04/196,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,204.01

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