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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,878.80, 295,318.20 and 91,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,878.80, 295,318.20 and 91,708.40 is: 137,562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,878.80 : 295,318.20 = 91,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,878.80/295,318.20 = 91,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,878.80x = 295,318.20 × 91,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,878.80x = 27,083,159,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,083,159,612.88/196,878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,562.60

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