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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,986.92, 295,645.68 and 102,275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,986.92, 295,645.68 and 102,275.24 is: 153,498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,986.92 : 295,645.68 = 102,275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,986.92/295,645.68 = 102,275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,986.92x = 295,645.68 × 102,275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,986.92x = 30,237,231,398.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,237,231,398.73/196,986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,498.68

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