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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,748.40, 293,254.80 and 190,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,748.40, 293,254.80 and 190,268.40 is: 283,596.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,748.40 : 293,254.80 = 190,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,748.40/293,254.80 = 190,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,748.40x = 293,254.80 × 190,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,748.40x = 55,797,121,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,797,121,588.32/196,748.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,596.32

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