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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,462.90, 294,499.95 and 96,541.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,462.90, 294,499.95 and 96,541.30 is: 144,716.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,462.90 : 294,499.95 = 96,541.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,462.90/294,499.95 = 96,541.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,462.90x = 294,499.95 × 96,541.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,462.90x = 28,431,408,022.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,431,408,022.94/196,462.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,716.42

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