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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,368, 294,545.52 and 63,255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,368, 294,545.52 and 63,255.84 is: 94,881.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,368 : 294,545.52 = 63,255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,368/294,545.52 = 63,255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,368x = 294,545.52 × 63,255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,368x = 18,631,724,285.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,631,724,285.84/196,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,881.67

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