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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,127.58, 294,126.96 and 62,976.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,127.58, 294,126.96 and 62,976.26 is: 94,443.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,127.58 : 294,126.96 = 62,976.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,127.58/294,126.96 = 62,976.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,127.58x = 294,126.96 × 62,976.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,127.58x = 18,523,015,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,523,015,905.97/196,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,443.71

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