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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,344.70, 294,517.05 and 96,520.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,344.70, 294,517.05 and 96,520.30 is: 144,780.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,344.70 : 294,517.05 = 96,520.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,344.70/294,517.05 = 96,520.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,344.70x = 294,517.05 × 96,520.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,344.70x = 28,426,874,021.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,426,874,021.12/196,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,780.45

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