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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,855.60, 295,283.40 and 136,494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,855.60, 295,283.40 and 136,494.40 is: 204,741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,855.60 : 295,283.40 = 136,494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,855.60/295,283.40 = 136,494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,855.60x = 295,283.40 × 136,494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,855.60x = 40,304,530,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,304,530,512.96/196,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,741.60

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