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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,010.60, 294,015.90 and 194,628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,010.60, 294,015.90 and 194,628.20 is: 291,942.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,010.60 : 294,015.90 = 194,628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,010.60/294,015.90 = 194,628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,010.60x = 294,015.90 × 194,628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,010.60x = 57,223,785,388.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,223,785,388.38/196,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,942.30

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