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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,267.21, 294,203.97 and 91,159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,267.21, 294,203.97 and 91,159.99 is: 136,648.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,267.21 : 294,203.97 = 91,159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,267.21/294,203.97 = 91,159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,267.21x = 294,203.97 × 91,159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,267.21x = 26,819,630,963.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,819,630,963.16/196,267.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,648.56

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