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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,452.06, 294,884.22 and 174,105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,452.06, 294,884.22 and 174,105.70 is: 261,341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,452.06 : 294,884.22 = 174,105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,452.06/294,884.22 = 174,105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,452.06x = 294,884.22 × 174,105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,452.06x = 51,341,023,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,341,023,542.05/196,452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,341.23

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