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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,539.72, 294,809.40 and 61,604.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,539.72, 294,809.40 and 61,604.76 is: 92,407.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,539.72 : 294,809.40 = 61,604.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,539.72/294,809.40 = 61,604.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,539.72x = 294,809.40 × 61,604.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,539.72x = 18,161,662,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,161,662,332.74/196,539.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,407.08

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