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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,315.62, 294,560.91 and 102,799.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,315.62, 294,560.91 and 102,799.50 is: 154,245.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,315.62 : 294,560.91 = 102,799.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,315.62/294,560.91 = 102,799.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,315.62x = 294,560.91 × 102,799.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,315.62x = 30,280,714,267.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,280,714,267.55/196,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,245.06

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