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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,492.53, 294,710.10 and 96,625.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,492.53, 294,710.10 and 96,625.91 is: 144,924.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,492.53 : 294,710.10 = 96,625.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,492.53/294,710.10 = 96,625.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,492.53x = 294,710.10 × 96,625.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,492.53x = 28,476,631,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,476,631,973.12/196,492.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,924.75

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