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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,473.19, 294,266.69 and 137,571.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,473.19, 294,266.69 and 137,571.81 is: 206,047.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,473.19 : 294,266.69 = 137,571.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,473.19/294,266.69 = 137,571.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,473.19x = 294,266.69 × 137,571.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,473.19x = 40,482,801,166.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,482,801,166.01/196,473.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,047.46

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