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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,072, 294,151.74 and 71,413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,072, 294,151.74 and 71,413 is: 107,135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,072 : 294,151.74 = 71,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,072/294,151.74 = 71,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,072x = 294,151.74 × 71,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,072x = 21,006,258,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,006,258,208.62/196,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,135.43

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