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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,755.20, 293,598.24 and 175,549.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,755.20, 293,598.24 and 175,549.46 is: 261,955.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,755.20 : 293,598.24 = 175,549.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,755.20/293,598.24 = 175,549.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,755.20x = 293,598.24 × 175,549.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,755.20x = 51,541,012,488.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,541,012,488.95/196,755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,955.02

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