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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,992,001.70, 295,488,002.55 and 131,235,035.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,992,001.70, 295,488,002.55 and 131,235,035.30 is: 196,852,552.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,992,001.70 : 295,488,002.55 = 131,235,035.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,992,001.70/295,488,002.55 = 131,235,035.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,992,001.70x = 295,488,002.55 × 131,235,035.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,992,001.70x = 38,778,378,445,375,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,778,378,445,375,744/196,992,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,852,552.95

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