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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,984.67, 295,642.31 and 102,272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,984.67, 295,642.31 and 102,272.99 is: 153,495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,984.67 : 295,642.31 = 102,272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,984.67/295,642.31 = 102,272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,984.67x = 295,642.31 × 102,272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,984.67x = 30,236,221,024.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,236,221,024.63/196,984.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,495.30

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