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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,967.60, 296,951.40 and 131,482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,967.60, 296,951.40 and 131,482.80 is: 197,224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,967.60 : 296,951.40 = 131,482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,967.60/296,951.40 = 131,482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,967.60x = 296,951.40 × 131,482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,967.60x = 39,044,001,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,044,001,535.92/197,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,224.20

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