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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,109.24, 293,959.06 and 96,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,109.24, 293,959.06 and 96,131 is: 144,096.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,109.24 : 293,959.06 = 96,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,109.24/293,959.06 = 96,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,109.24x = 293,959.06 × 96,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,109.24x = 28,258,578,396.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,258,578,396.86/196,109.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,096.11

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