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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,037.82, 293,854.43 and 82,251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,037.82, 293,854.43 and 82,251.71 is: 123,292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,037.82 : 293,854.43 = 82,251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,037.82/293,854.43 = 82,251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,037.82x = 293,854.43 × 82,251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,037.82x = 24,170,028,197.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,170,028,197.75/196,037.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,292.68

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