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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,377.53, 294,291.72 and 106,225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,377.53, 294,291.72 and 106,225.65 is: 159,189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,377.53 : 294,291.72 = 106,225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,377.53/294,291.72 = 106,225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,377.53x = 294,291.72 × 106,225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,377.53x = 31,261,329,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,261,329,246.62/196,377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,189.95

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