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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,073.64, 294,222.24 and 163,191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,073.64, 294,222.24 and 163,191.96 is: 244,880.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,073.64 : 294,222.24 = 163,191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,073.64/294,222.24 = 163,191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,073.64x = 294,222.24 × 163,191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,073.64x = 48,014,704,021.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,014,704,021.19/196,073.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,880.97

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