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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,284.67, 294,189.27 and 89,522.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,284.67, 294,189.27 and 89,522.45 is: 134,175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,284.67 : 294,189.27 = 89,522.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,284.67/294,189.27 = 89,522.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,284.67x = 294,189.27 × 89,522.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,284.67x = 26,336,543,510.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,336,543,510.67/196,284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,175.25

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