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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,676.38, 295,248.66 and 188,655.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,676.38, 295,248.66 and 188,655.76 is: 283,208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,676.38 : 295,248.66 = 188,655.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,676.38/295,248.66 = 188,655.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,676.38x = 295,248.66 × 188,655.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,676.38x = 55,700,360,341.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,700,360,341.28/196,676.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,208.18

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