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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,235.50, 294,242.45 and 68,091.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,235.50, 294,242.45 and 68,091.68 is: 102,099.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,235.50 : 294,242.45 = 68,091.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,235.50/294,242.45 = 68,091.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,235.50x = 294,242.45 × 68,091.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,235.50x = 20,035,462,747.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,035,462,747.82/196,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,099.07

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