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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,955.60, 296,998.56 and 131,656.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,955.60, 296,998.56 and 131,656.56 is: 197,528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,955.60 : 296,998.56 = 131,656.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,955.60/296,998.56 = 131,656.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,955.60x = 296,998.56 × 131,656.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,955.60x = 39,101,808,734.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,101,808,734.55/197,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,528.18

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