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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,795.92, 293,658.88 and 175,590.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,795.92, 293,658.88 and 175,590.24 is: 262,015.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,795.92 : 293,658.88 = 175,590.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,795.92/293,658.88 = 175,590.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,795.92x = 293,658.88 × 175,590.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,795.92x = 51,563,633,217.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,563,633,217.33/196,795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,015.76

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