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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,497.60, 296,246.40 and 131,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,497.60, 296,246.40 and 131,012.80 is: 196,519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,497.60 : 296,246.40 = 131,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,497.60/296,246.40 = 131,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,497.60x = 296,246.40 × 131,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,497.60x = 38,812,070,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,812,070,353.92/197,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,519.20

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