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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,237.70, 295,856.55 and 137,103.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,237.70, 295,856.55 and 137,103.30 is: 205,654.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,237.70 : 295,856.55 = 137,103.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,237.70/295,856.55 = 137,103.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,237.70x = 295,856.55 × 137,103.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,237.70x = 40,562,909,331.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,562,909,331.62/197,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,654.95

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