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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,472.19, 294,265.19 and 137,570.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,472.19, 294,265.19 and 137,570.81 is: 206,045.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,472.19 : 294,265.19 = 137,570.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,472.19/294,265.19 = 137,570.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,472.19x = 294,265.19 × 137,570.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,472.19x = 40,482,301,622.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,482,301,622.69/196,472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,045.96

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