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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,005.27, 293,636.97 and 115,803.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,005.27, 293,636.97 and 115,803.42 is: 173,485.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,005.27 : 293,636.97 = 115,803.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,005.27/293,636.97 = 115,803.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,005.27x = 293,636.97 × 115,803.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,005.27x = 34,004,165,364.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,004,165,364.44/196,005.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,485.97

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