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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,237.60, 296,002.20 and 130,655.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,237.60, 296,002.20 and 130,655.60 is: 196,079.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,237.60 : 296,002.20 = 130,655.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,237.60/296,002.20 = 130,655.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,237.60x = 296,002.20 × 130,655.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,237.60x = 38,674,345,042.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,674,345,042.32/197,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,079.98

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