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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,028.20, 293,864.46 and 71,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,028.20, 293,864.46 and 71,281 is: 106,856.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,028.20 : 293,864.46 = 71,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,028.20/293,864.46 = 71,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,028.20x = 293,864.46 × 71,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,028.20x = 20,946,952,573.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,946,952,573.26/196,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,856.83

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