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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,257.60, 292,877.10 and 195,134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,257.60, 292,877.10 and 195,134.94 is: 291,201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,257.60 : 292,877.10 = 195,134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,257.60/292,877.10 = 195,134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,257.60x = 292,877.10 × 195,134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,257.60x = 57,150,555,335.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,150,555,335.87/196,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,201.74

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