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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,272.23, 294,415.85 and 61,348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,272.23, 294,415.85 and 61,348.73 is: 92,025.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,272.23 : 294,415.85 = 61,348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,272.23/294,415.85 = 61,348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,272.23x = 294,415.85 × 61,348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,272.23x = 18,062,036,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,062,036,825.58/196,272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,025.43

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