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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,393.85, 294,316.22 and 106,241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,393.85, 294,316.22 and 106,241.96 is: 159,214.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,393.85 : 294,316.22 = 106,241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,393.85/294,316.22 = 106,241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,393.85x = 294,316.22 × 106,241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,393.85x = 31,268,730,069.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,268,730,069.80/196,393.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,214.41

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