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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,001.22, 293,631.87 and 115,799.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,001.22, 293,631.87 and 115,799.88 is: 173,481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,001.22 : 293,631.87 = 115,799.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,001.22/293,631.87 = 115,799.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,001.22x = 293,631.87 × 115,799.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,001.22x = 34,002,535,310.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,002,535,310.18/196,001.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,481.24

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