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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,351, 294,526.50 and 48,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,351, 294,526.50 and 48,607 is: 72,910.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,351 : 294,526.50 = 48,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,351/294,526.50 = 48,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,351x = 294,526.50 × 48,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,351x = 14,316,049,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,316,049,585.50/196,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,910.50

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