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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,565.96, 296,049.59 and 130,766.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,565.96, 296,049.59 and 130,766.78 is: 195,952.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,565.96 : 296,049.59 = 130,766.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,565.96/296,049.59 = 130,766.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,565.96x = 296,049.59 × 130,766.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,565.96x = 38,713,451,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,713,451,604.62/197,565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,952.03

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