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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,512.82, 294,740.44 and 96,646.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,512.82, 294,740.44 and 96,646.16 is: 144,955.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,512.82 : 294,740.44 = 96,646.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,512.82/294,740.44 = 96,646.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,512.82x = 294,740.44 × 96,646.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,512.82x = 28,485,532,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,485,532,217.95/196,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,955.09

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