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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,825.48, 295,285.08 and 63,705.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,825.48, 295,285.08 and 63,705.74 is: 95,573.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,825.48 : 295,285.08 = 63,705.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,825.48/295,285.08 = 63,705.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,825.48x = 295,285.08 × 63,705.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,825.48x = 18,811,354,532.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,811,354,532.36/196,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,573.78

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