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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,270.40, 295,905.60 and 134,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,270.40, 295,905.60 and 134,284.80 is: 201,427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,270.40 : 295,905.60 = 134,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,270.40/295,905.60 = 134,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,270.40x = 295,905.60 × 134,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,270.40x = 39,735,624,314.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,735,624,314.88/197,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,427.20

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