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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,454.07, 294,887.21 and 174,107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,454.07, 294,887.21 and 174,107.70 is: 261,344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,454.07 : 294,887.21 = 174,107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,454.07/294,887.21 = 174,107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,454.07x = 294,887.21 × 174,107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,454.07x = 51,342,133,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,342,133,021.98/196,454.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,344.21

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