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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,512.96, 294,740.73 and 96,646.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,512.96, 294,740.73 and 96,646.35 is: 144,955.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,512.96 : 294,740.73 = 96,646.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,512.96/294,740.73 = 96,646.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,512.96x = 294,740.73 × 96,646.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,512.96x = 28,485,615,750.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,485,615,750.84/196,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,955.41

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