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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,316.46, 294,475.81 and 69,961.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,316.46, 294,475.81 and 69,961.56 is: 104,942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,316.46 : 294,475.81 = 69,961.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,316.46/294,475.81 = 69,961.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,316.46x = 294,475.81 × 69,961.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,316.46x = 20,601,985,577.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,601,985,577.48/196,316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,942.73

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