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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,669.03, 294,959.63 and 76,729.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,669.03, 294,959.63 and 76,729.17 is: 115,076.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,669.03 : 294,959.63 = 76,729.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,669.03/294,959.63 = 76,729.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,669.03x = 294,959.63 × 76,729.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,669.03x = 22,632,008,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,008,459.73/196,669.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,076.63

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