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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,139.90, 295,369.65 and 91,742.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,139.90, 295,369.65 and 91,742.70 is: 137,455.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,139.90 : 295,369.65 = 91,742.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,139.90/295,369.65 = 91,742.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,139.90x = 295,369.65 × 91,742.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,139.90x = 27,098,009,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,098,009,189.06/197,139.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,455.73

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