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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,477.19, 294,272.68 and 137,575.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,477.19, 294,272.68 and 137,575.82 is: 206,053.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,477.19 : 294,272.68 = 137,575.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,477.19/294,272.68 = 137,575.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,477.19x = 294,272.68 × 137,575.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,477.19x = 40,484,805,254.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,484,805,254.60/196,477.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,053.46

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