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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,292.09, 294,217.41 and 99,958.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,292.09, 294,217.41 and 99,958.99 is: 149,826.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,292.09 : 294,217.41 = 99,958.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,292.09/294,217.41 = 99,958.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,292.09x = 294,217.41 × 99,958.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,292.09x = 29,409,675,144.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,409,675,144.02/196,292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,826.08

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