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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,229.60, 295,990.20 and 130,647.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,229.60, 295,990.20 and 130,647.60 is: 196,067.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,229.60 : 295,990.20 = 130,647.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,229.60/295,990.20 = 130,647.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,229.60x = 295,990.20 × 130,647.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,229.60x = 38,670,409,253.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,670,409,253.52/197,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,067.98

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