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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,421.13, 294,778.42 and 133,091.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,421.13, 294,778.42 and 133,091.08 is: 199,736.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,421.13 : 294,778.42 = 133,091.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,421.13/294,778.42 = 133,091.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,421.13x = 294,778.42 × 133,091.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,421.13x = 39,232,377,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,232,377,208.82/196,421.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,736.03

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