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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,130.60, 295,768.80 and 189,840.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,130.60, 295,768.80 and 189,840.60 is: 284,831.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,130.60 : 295,768.80 = 189,840.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,130.60/295,768.80 = 189,840.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,130.60x = 295,768.80 × 189,840.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,130.60x = 56,148,926,453.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,148,926,453.28/197,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,831.10

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