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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,577.96, 294,792.12 and 70,194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,577.96, 294,792.12 and 70,194.68 is: 105,265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,577.96 : 294,792.12 = 70,194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,577.96/294,792.12 = 70,194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,577.96x = 294,792.12 × 70,194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,577.96x = 20,692,838,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,692,838,529.92/196,577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,265.30

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