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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,676.52, 295,233.60 and 101,881.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,676.52, 295,233.60 and 101,881.40 is: 152,935.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,676.52 : 295,233.60 = 101,881.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,676.52/295,233.60 = 101,881.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,676.52x = 295,233.60 × 101,881.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,676.52x = 30,078,812,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,078,812,495.04/196,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,935.45

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