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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,018.76, 293,948.98 and 76,012.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,018.76, 293,948.98 and 76,012.52 is: 113,988.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,018.76 : 293,948.98 = 76,012.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,018.76/293,948.98 = 76,012.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,018.76x = 293,948.98 × 76,012.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,018.76x = 22,343,801,986.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,343,801,986.36/196,018.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,988.08

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