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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,560.55, 294,993.91 and 137,008.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,560.55, 294,993.91 and 137,008.54 is: 205,619.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,560.55 : 294,993.91 = 137,008.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,560.55/294,993.91 = 137,008.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,560.55x = 294,993.91 × 137,008.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,560.55x = 40,416,684,351.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,416,684,351.77/196,560.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,619.51

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