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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,767.22, 295,150.83 and 108,581.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,767.22, 295,150.83 and 108,581.23 is: 162,871.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,767.22 : 295,150.83 = 108,581.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,767.22/295,150.83 = 108,581.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,767.22x = 295,150.83 × 108,581.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,767.22x = 32,047,839,283.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,047,839,283.32/196,767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,871.84

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