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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,444.66, 294,813.64 and 133,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,444.66, 294,813.64 and 133,114.56 is: 199,771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,444.66 : 294,813.64 = 133,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,444.66/294,813.64 = 133,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,444.66x = 294,813.64 × 133,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,444.66x = 39,243,987,970.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,243,987,970.60/196,444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,771.21

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