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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,006.27, 293,638.47 and 115,804.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,006.27, 293,638.47 and 115,804.42 is: 173,487.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,006.27 : 293,638.47 = 115,804.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,006.27/293,638.47 = 115,804.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,006.27x = 293,638.47 × 115,804.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,006.27x = 34,004,632,708.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,004,632,708.04/196,006.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,487.47

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