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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,341.70, 294,512.55 and 96,517.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,341.70, 294,512.55 and 96,517.30 is: 144,775.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,341.70 : 294,512.55 = 96,517.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,341.70/294,512.55 = 96,517.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,341.70x = 294,512.55 × 96,517.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,341.70x = 28,425,556,142.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,425,556,142.12/196,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,775.95

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