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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,976.36, 295,464.54 and 91,868.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,976.36, 295,464.54 and 91,868.84 is: 137,803.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,976.36 : 295,464.54 = 91,868.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,976.36/295,464.54 = 91,868.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,976.36x = 295,464.54 × 91,868.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,976.36x = 27,143,984,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,143,984,550.93/196,976.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,803.26

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