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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,794.08, 295,277.52 and 103,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,794.08, 295,277.52 and 103,277.96 is: 154,962.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,794.08 : 295,277.52 = 103,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,794.08/295,277.52 = 103,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,794.08x = 295,277.52 × 103,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,794.08x = 30,495,659,899.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,495,659,899.46/196,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,962.28

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