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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,663.88, 294,997.55 and 63,544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,663.88, 294,997.55 and 63,544.16 is: 95,316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,663.88 : 294,997.55 = 63,544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,663.88/294,997.55 = 63,544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,663.88x = 294,997.55 × 63,544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,663.88x = 18,745,371,936.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,745,371,936.58/196,663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,316.80

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