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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,936, 296,160 and 138,886.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,936, 296,160 and 138,886.88 is: 207,808.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,936 : 296,160 = 138,886.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,936/296,160 = 138,886.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,936x = 296,160 × 138,886.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,936x = 41,132,738,380.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,132,738,380.80/197,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,808.27

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