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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,158.64, 294,281.70 and 71,499.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,158.64, 294,281.70 and 71,499.64 is: 107,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,158.64 : 294,281.70 = 71,499.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,158.64/294,281.70 = 71,499.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,158.64x = 294,281.70 × 71,499.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,158.64x = 21,041,035,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,041,035,608.59/196,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,265.40

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