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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,800.79, 296,209.10 and 138,358.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,800.79, 296,209.10 and 138,358.13 is: 207,192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,800.79 : 296,209.10 = 138,358.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,800.79/296,209.10 = 138,358.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,800.79x = 296,209.10 × 138,358.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,800.79x = 40,982,937,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,982,937,164.98/197,800.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,192.99

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