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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,471.92, 294,762.24 and 78,226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,471.92, 294,762.24 and 78,226.26 is: 117,361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,471.92 : 294,762.24 = 78,226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,471.92/294,762.24 = 78,226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,471.92x = 294,762.24 × 78,226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,471.92x = 23,058,147,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,058,147,624.42/196,471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,361.03

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