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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,031.38, 294,049.34 and 186,470.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,031.38, 294,049.34 and 186,470.54 is: 279,707.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,031.38 : 294,049.34 = 186,470.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,031.38/294,049.34 = 186,470.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,031.38x = 294,049.34 × 186,470.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,031.38x = 54,831,539,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,831,539,216.44/196,031.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,707.97

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