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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,984.01, 297,042.03 and 131,685.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,984.01, 297,042.03 and 131,685.51 is: 197,572.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,984.01 : 297,042.03 = 131,685.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,984.01/297,042.03 = 131,685.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,984.01x = 297,042.03 × 131,685.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,984.01x = 39,116,131,211.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,116,131,211.99/197,984.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,572.17

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