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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,663.22, 294,771.78 and 172,924.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,663.22, 294,771.78 and 172,924.94 is: 259,191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,663.22 : 294,771.78 = 172,924.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,663.22/294,771.78 = 172,924.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,663.22x = 294,771.78 × 172,924.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,663.22x = 50,973,392,370.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,973,392,370.19/196,663.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,191.28

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