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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,913, 293,832.92 and 175,707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,913, 293,832.92 and 175,707.20 is: 262,189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,913 : 293,832.92 = 175,707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,913/293,832.92 = 175,707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,913x = 293,832.92 × 175,707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,913x = 51,628,559,641.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,628,559,641.02/196,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,189.70

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