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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,848.60, 295,272.90 and 183,629.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,848.60, 295,272.90 and 183,629.40 is: 275,444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,848.60 : 295,272.90 = 183,629.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,848.60/295,272.90 = 183,629.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,848.60x = 295,272.90 × 183,629.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,848.60x = 54,220,785,463.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,220,785,463.26/196,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,444.10

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