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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,002.40, 293,614.80 and 116,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,002.40, 293,614.80 and 116,881.60 is: 175,090.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,002.40 : 293,614.80 = 116,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,002.40/293,614.80 = 116,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,002.40x = 293,614.80 × 116,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,002.40x = 34,318,167,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,318,167,607.68/196,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,090.55

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