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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,968.60, 296,952.90 and 131,483.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,968.60, 296,952.90 and 131,483.80 is: 197,225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,968.60 : 296,952.90 = 131,483.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,968.60/296,952.90 = 131,483.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,968.60x = 296,952.90 × 131,483.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,968.60x = 39,044,495,713.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,044,495,713.02/197,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,225.70

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