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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,506.46, 294,730.98 and 96,639.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,506.46, 294,730.98 and 96,639.85 is: 144,945.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,506.46 : 294,730.98 = 96,639.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,506.46/294,730.98 = 96,639.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,506.46x = 294,730.98 × 96,639.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,506.46x = 28,482,757,697.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,482,757,697.55/196,506.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,945.66

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