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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,005.20, 294,180.60 and 168,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,005.20, 294,180.60 and 168,011.60 is: 252,165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,005.20 : 294,180.60 = 168,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,005.20/294,180.60 = 168,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,005.20x = 294,180.60 × 168,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,005.20x = 49,425,753,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,425,753,294.96/196,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,165.52

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