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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,333.20, 295,999.80 and 137,198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,333.20, 295,999.80 and 137,198.80 is: 205,798.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,333.20 : 295,999.80 = 137,198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,333.20/295,999.80 = 137,198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,333.20x = 295,999.80 × 137,198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,333.20x = 40,610,817,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,610,817,360.24/197,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,798.20

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