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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,983.80, 296,586.90 and 134,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,983.80, 296,586.90 and 134,998.20 is: 202,232.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,983.80 : 296,586.90 = 134,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,983.80/296,586.90 = 134,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,983.80x = 296,586.90 × 134,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,983.80x = 40,038,697,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,038,697,643.58/197,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,232.19

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