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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,806.96, 293,674.92 and 175,601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,806.96, 293,674.92 and 175,601.16 is: 262,031.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,806.96 : 293,674.92 = 175,601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,806.96/293,674.92 = 175,601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,806.96x = 293,674.92 × 175,601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,806.96x = 51,569,656,614.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,569,656,614.91/196,806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,031.67

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