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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,826.73, 295,286.96 and 63,707.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,826.73, 295,286.96 and 63,707.01 is: 95,575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,826.73 : 295,286.96 = 63,707.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,826.73/295,286.96 = 63,707.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,826.73x = 295,286.96 × 63,707.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,826.73x = 18,811,847,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,811,847,518.62/196,826.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,575.68

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