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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,381.38, 294,297.45 and 106,229.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,381.38, 294,297.45 and 106,229.46 is: 159,195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,381.38 : 294,297.45 = 106,229.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,381.38/294,297.45 = 106,229.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,381.38x = 294,297.45 × 106,229.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,381.38x = 31,263,057,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,263,057,721.39/196,381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,195.64

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