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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,338.19, 294,338.61 and 68,237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,338.19, 294,338.61 and 68,237.83 is: 102,298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,338.19 : 294,338.61 = 68,237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,338.19/294,338.61 = 68,237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,338.19x = 294,338.61 × 68,237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,338.19x = 20,085,027,295.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,085,027,295.77/196,338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,298.12

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