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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,001.06, 294,057.42 and 96,191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,001.06, 294,057.42 and 96,191.24 is: 144,314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,001.06 : 294,057.42 = 96,191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,001.06/294,057.42 = 96,191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,001.06x = 294,057.42 × 96,191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,001.06x = 28,285,747,861.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,285,747,861.00/196,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,314.26

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