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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,618, 294,928.08 and 48,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,618, 294,928.08 and 48,874 is: 73,311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,618 : 294,928.08 = 48,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,618/294,928.08 = 48,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,618x = 294,928.08 × 48,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,618x = 14,414,314,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,414,314,981.92/196,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,311.27

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