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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,845.12, 294,823.77 and 91,442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,845.12, 294,823.77 and 91,442.28 is: 136,957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,845.12 : 294,823.77 = 91,442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,845.12/294,823.77 = 91,442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,845.12x = 294,823.77 × 91,442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,845.12x = 26,959,357,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,959,357,727.00/196,845.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,957.21

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