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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,108.24, 293,957.56 and 96,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,108.24, 293,957.56 and 96,130 is: 144,094.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,108.24 : 293,957.56 = 96,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,108.24/293,957.56 = 96,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,108.24x = 293,957.56 × 96,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,108.24x = 28,258,140,242.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,258,140,242.80/196,108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,094.61

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