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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,827.23, 295,287.71 and 63,707.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,827.23, 295,287.71 and 63,707.51 is: 95,576.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,827.23 : 295,287.71 = 63,707.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,827.23/295,287.71 = 63,707.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,827.23x = 295,287.71 × 63,707.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,827.23x = 18,812,042,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,812,042,942.73/196,827.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,576.43

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