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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,762.23, 294,741 and 96,608.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,762.23, 294,741 and 96,608.61 is: 144,715.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,762.23 : 294,741 = 96,608.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,762.23/294,741 = 96,608.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,762.23x = 294,741 × 96,608.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,762.23x = 28,474,518,320.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,474,518,320.01/196,762.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,715.37

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