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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,341.57, 294,239.86 and 89,464.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,341.57, 294,239.86 and 89,464.33 is: 134,072.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,341.57 : 294,239.86 = 89,464.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,341.57/294,239.86 = 89,464.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,341.57x = 294,239.86 × 89,464.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,341.57x = 26,323,972,078.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,323,972,078.33/196,341.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,072.33

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