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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,376.03, 294,289.47 and 106,224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,376.03, 294,289.47 and 106,224.14 is: 159,187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,376.03 : 294,289.47 = 106,224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,376.03/294,289.47 = 106,224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,376.03x = 294,289.47 × 106,224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,376.03x = 31,260,646,597.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,260,646,597.53/196,376.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,187.69

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