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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,847.61, 294,827.50 and 91,444.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,847.61, 294,827.50 and 91,444.77 is: 136,960.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,847.61 : 294,827.50 = 91,444.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,847.61/294,827.50 = 91,444.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,847.61x = 294,827.50 × 91,444.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,847.61x = 26,960,432,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,960,432,469.95/196,847.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,960.93

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