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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,996.69, 296,997.52 and 130,957.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,996.69, 296,997.52 and 130,957.85 is: 196,438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,996.69 : 296,997.52 = 130,957.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,996.69/296,997.52 = 130,957.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,996.69x = 296,997.52 × 130,957.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,996.69x = 38,894,156,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,894,156,674.53/197,996.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,438.42

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