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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,256.60, 296,030.70 and 130,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,256.60, 296,030.70 and 130,674.60 is: 196,108.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,256.60 : 296,030.70 = 130,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,256.60/296,030.70 = 130,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,256.60x = 296,030.70 × 130,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,256.60x = 38,683,693,310.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,683,693,310.22/197,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,108.49

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