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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,343.20, 294,514.80 and 96,518.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,343.20, 294,514.80 and 96,518.80 is: 144,778.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,343.20 : 294,514.80 = 96,518.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,343.20/294,514.80 = 96,518.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,343.20x = 294,514.80 × 96,518.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,343.20x = 28,426,215,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,426,215,078.24/196,343.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,778.20

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