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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,614, 294,922.08 and 48,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,614, 294,922.08 and 48,870 is: 73,305.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,614 : 294,922.08 = 48,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,614/294,922.08 = 48,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,614x = 294,922.08 × 48,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,614x = 14,412,842,049.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,412,842,049.60/196,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,305.27

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