Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,374.44, 294,562.92 and 83,960
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 196,374.44, 294,562.92 and 83,960 is: 125,940.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,374.44 : 294,562.92 = 83,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,374.44/294,562.92 = 83,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,374.44x = 294,562.92 × 83,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,374.44x = 24,731,502,763.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,731,502,763.20/196,374.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,940.54
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