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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,278.20, 293,834.10 and 196,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,278.20, 293,834.10 and 196,278.20 is: 293,834.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,278.20 : 293,834.10 = 196,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,278.20/293,834.10 = 196,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,278.20x = 293,834.10 × 196,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,278.20x = 57,673,228,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,673,228,246.62/196,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,834.10

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