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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,286.51, 294,182.80 and 106,325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,286.51, 294,182.80 and 106,325.78 is: 159,354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,286.51 : 294,182.80 = 106,325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,286.51/294,182.80 = 106,325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,286.51x = 294,182.80 × 106,325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,286.51x = 31,279,213,935.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,279,213,935.86/196,286.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,354.88

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