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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,568.96, 296,054.10 and 130,769.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,568.96, 296,054.10 and 130,769.76 is: 195,956.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,568.96 : 296,054.10 = 130,769.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,568.96/296,054.10 = 130,769.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,568.96x = 296,054.10 × 130,769.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,568.96x = 38,714,923,604.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,714,923,604.02/197,568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,956.51

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