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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,847.60, 295,271.40 and 183,628.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,847.60, 295,271.40 and 183,628.40 is: 275,442.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,847.60 : 295,271.40 = 183,628.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,847.60/295,271.40 = 183,628.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,847.60x = 295,271.40 × 183,628.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,847.60x = 54,220,214,747.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,220,214,747.76/196,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,442.60

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