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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,621, 294,932.58 and 48,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,621, 294,932.58 and 48,877 is: 73,315.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,621 : 294,932.58 = 48,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,621/294,932.58 = 48,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,621x = 294,932.58 × 48,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,621x = 14,415,419,712.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,415,419,712.66/196,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,315.77

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