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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,923, 293,847.84 and 175,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,923, 293,847.84 and 175,717.20 is: 262,204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,923 : 293,847.84 = 175,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,923/293,847.84 = 175,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,923x = 293,847.84 × 175,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,923x = 51,634,119,670.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,634,119,670.85/196,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,204.62

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