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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,346.70, 294,520.05 and 96,522.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,346.70, 294,520.05 and 96,522.30 is: 144,783.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,346.70 : 294,520.05 = 96,522.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,346.70/294,520.05 = 96,522.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,346.70x = 294,520.05 × 96,522.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,346.70x = 28,427,752,622.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,427,752,622.12/196,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,783.45

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