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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,703.70, 295,055.55 and 194,954.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,703.70, 295,055.55 and 194,954.10 is: 292,431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,703.70 : 295,055.55 = 194,954.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,703.70/295,055.55 = 194,954.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,703.70x = 295,055.55 × 194,954.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,703.70x = 57,522,289,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,522,289,200.26/196,703.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,431.15

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