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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,316.38, 294,227.52 and 106,355.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,316.38, 294,227.52 and 106,355.62 is: 159,399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,316.38 : 294,227.52 = 106,355.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,316.38/294,227.52 = 106,355.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,316.38x = 294,227.52 × 106,355.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,316.38x = 31,292,750,310.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,292,750,310.66/196,316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,399.59

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