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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,268.88, 296,056.76 and 137,717.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,268.88, 296,056.76 and 137,717.84 is: 206,683.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,268.88 : 296,056.76 = 137,717.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,268.88/296,056.76 = 137,717.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,268.88x = 296,056.76 × 137,717.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,268.88x = 40,772,297,504.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,772,297,504.60/197,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,683.88

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