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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,003.60, 294,005.40 and 194,621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,003.60, 294,005.40 and 194,621.20 is: 291,931.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,003.60 : 294,005.40 = 194,621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,003.60/294,005.40 = 194,621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,003.60x = 294,005.40 × 194,621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,003.60x = 57,219,683,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,219,683,754.48/196,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,931.80

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