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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,995.69, 296,996.02 and 130,956.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,995.69, 296,996.02 and 130,956.85 is: 196,436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,995.69 : 296,996.02 = 130,956.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,995.69/296,996.02 = 130,956.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,995.69x = 296,996.02 × 130,956.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,995.69x = 38,893,663,285.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,893,663,285.59/197,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,436.92

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