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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,939.28, 295,499.64 and 122,147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,939.28, 295,499.64 and 122,147.12 is: 183,276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,939.28 : 295,499.64 = 122,147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,939.28/295,499.64 = 122,147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,939.28x = 295,499.64 × 122,147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,939.28x = 36,094,429,987.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,094,429,987.04/196,939.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,276.95

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