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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,033.92, 293,917.82 and 99,734.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,033.92, 293,917.82 and 99,734.46 is: 149,533.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,033.92 : 293,917.82 = 99,734.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,033.92/293,917.82 = 99,734.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,033.92x = 293,917.82 × 99,734.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,033.92x = 29,313,734,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,313,734,563.40/196,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,533.99

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