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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,860.69, 295,337.97 and 63,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,860.69, 295,337.97 and 63,741 is: 95,626.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,860.69 : 295,337.97 = 63,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,860.69/295,337.97 = 63,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,860.69x = 295,337.97 × 63,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,860.69x = 18,825,137,545.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,825,137,545.77/196,860.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,626.70

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