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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,379.53, 294,294.72 and 106,227.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,379.53, 294,294.72 and 106,227.65 is: 159,192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,379.53 : 294,294.72 = 106,227.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,379.53/294,294.72 = 106,227.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,379.53x = 294,294.72 × 106,227.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,379.53x = 31,262,236,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,262,236,513.01/196,379.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,192.95

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