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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,884.80, 295,327.20 and 91,714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,884.80, 295,327.20 and 91,714.40 is: 137,571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,884.80 : 295,327.20 = 91,714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,884.80/295,327.20 = 91,714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,884.80x = 295,327.20 × 91,714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,884.80x = 27,085,756,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,085,756,951.68/196,884.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,571.60

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