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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,864.69, 295,343.97 and 63,745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,864.69, 295,343.97 and 63,745 is: 95,632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,864.69 : 295,343.97 = 63,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,864.69/295,343.97 = 63,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,864.69x = 295,343.97 × 63,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,864.69x = 18,826,701,367.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,826,701,367.65/196,864.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,632.70

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