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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,041.93, 294,101.18 and 62,911.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,041.93, 294,101.18 and 62,911.95 is: 94,380.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,041.93 : 294,101.18 = 62,911.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,041.93/294,101.18 = 62,911.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,041.93x = 294,101.18 × 62,911.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,041.93x = 18,502,478,416.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,502,478,416.54/196,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,380.21

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