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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,004.52, 293,636.70 and 115,803.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,004.52, 293,636.70 and 115,803.18 is: 173,486.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,004.52 : 293,636.70 = 115,803.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,004.52/293,636.70 = 115,803.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,004.52x = 293,636.70 × 115,803.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,004.52x = 34,004,063,624.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,004,063,624.71/196,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,486.12

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