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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,567.29, 294,848.57 and 138,625.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,567.29, 294,848.57 and 138,625.97 is: 207,937.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,567.29 : 294,848.57 = 138,625.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,567.29/294,848.57 = 138,625.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,567.29x = 294,848.57 × 138,625.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,567.29x = 40,873,667,891.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,873,667,891.69/196,567.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,937.28

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