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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,138.60, 293,624.70 and 184,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,138.60, 293,624.70 and 184,604.20 is: 276,357.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,138.60 : 293,624.70 = 184,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,138.60/293,624.70 = 184,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,138.60x = 293,624.70 × 184,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,138.60x = 54,204,352,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,204,352,843.74/196,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,357.40

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