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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,476.83, 294,715.51 and 84,147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,476.83, 294,715.51 and 84,147.90 is: 126,221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,476.83 : 294,715.51 = 84,147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,476.83/294,715.51 = 84,147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,476.83x = 294,715.51 × 84,147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,476.83x = 24,799,691,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,799,691,132.54/196,476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,221.96

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