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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,827.72, 295,288.46 and 63,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,827.72, 295,288.46 and 63,708 is: 95,577.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,827.72 : 295,288.46 = 63,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,827.72/295,288.46 = 63,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,827.72x = 295,288.46 × 63,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,827.72x = 18,812,237,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,812,237,209.68/196,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,577.17

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