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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,237.10, 296,001.45 and 130,655.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,237.10, 296,001.45 and 130,655.10 is: 196,079.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,237.10 : 296,001.45 = 130,655.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,237.10/296,001.45 = 130,655.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,237.10x = 296,001.45 × 130,655.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,237.10x = 38,674,099,049.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,674,099,049.90/197,237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,079.23

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