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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,912.60, 295,514.70 and 130,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,912.60, 295,514.70 and 130,330.60 is: 195,592.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,912.60 : 295,514.70 = 130,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,912.60/295,514.70 = 130,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,912.60x = 295,514.70 × 130,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,912.60x = 38,514,608,159.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,514,608,159.82/196,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,592.40

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