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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,373.67, 294,285.93 and 106,221.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,373.67, 294,285.93 and 106,221.77 is: 159,184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,373.67 : 294,285.93 = 106,221.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,373.67/294,285.93 = 106,221.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,373.67x = 294,285.93 × 106,221.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,373.67x = 31,259,572,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,259,572,370.70/196,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,184.13

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