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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,755.94, 293,599.36 and 175,550.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,755.94, 293,599.36 and 175,550.21 is: 261,956.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,755.94 : 293,599.36 = 175,550.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,755.94/293,599.36 = 175,550.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,755.94x = 293,599.36 × 175,550.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,755.94x = 51,541,426,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,541,426,958.12/196,755.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,956.15

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