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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,350.98, 294,438.99 and 71,604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,350.98, 294,438.99 and 71,604.50 is: 107,374.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,350.98 : 294,438.99 = 71,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,350.98/294,438.99 = 71,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,350.98x = 294,438.99 × 71,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,350.98x = 21,083,156,659.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,083,156,659.46/196,350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,374.85

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