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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,425.63, 294,785.19 and 133,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,425.63, 294,785.19 and 133,095.60 is: 199,742.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,425.63 : 294,785.19 = 133,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,425.63/294,785.19 = 133,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,425.63x = 294,785.19 × 133,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,425.63x = 39,234,611,734.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,234,611,734.16/196,425.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,742.83

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