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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,111.15, 293,908.23 and 77,717.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,111.15, 293,908.23 and 77,717.89 is: 116,474.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,111.15 : 293,908.23 = 77,717.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,111.15/293,908.23 = 77,717.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,111.15x = 293,908.23 × 77,717.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,111.15x = 22,841,927,489.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,841,927,489.23/196,111.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,474.39

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