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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,822.60, 295,233.90 and 195,656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,822.60, 295,233.90 and 195,656.20 is: 293,484.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,822.60 : 295,233.90 = 195,656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,822.60/295,233.90 = 195,656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,822.60x = 295,233.90 × 195,656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,822.60x = 57,764,342,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,764,342,985.18/196,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,484.30

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