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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,537.40, 295,965.90 and 92,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,537.40, 295,965.90 and 92,140.20 is: 138,051.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,537.40 : 295,965.90 = 92,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,537.40/295,965.90 = 92,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,537.40x = 295,965.90 × 92,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,537.40x = 27,270,357,219.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,270,357,219.18/197,537.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,051.62

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