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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,878.60, 295,463.70 and 130,296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,878.60, 295,463.70 and 130,296.60 is: 195,541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,878.60 : 295,463.70 = 130,296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,878.60/295,463.70 = 130,296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,878.60x = 295,463.70 × 130,296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,878.60x = 38,497,915,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,497,915,533.42/196,878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,541.39

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