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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,344.43, 294,347.98 and 68,244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,344.43, 294,347.98 and 68,244.07 is: 102,307.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,344.43 : 294,347.98 = 68,244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,344.43/294,347.98 = 68,244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,344.43x = 294,347.98 × 68,244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,344.43x = 20,087,503,810.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,087,503,810.26/196,344.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,307.48

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