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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,851, 295,276.50 and 63,842.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,851, 295,276.50 and 63,842.52 is: 95,763.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,851 : 295,276.50 = 63,842.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,851/295,276.50 = 63,842.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,851x = 295,276.50 × 63,842.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,851x = 18,851,195,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,851,195,856.78/196,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,763.78

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