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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,010.52, 293,645.70 and 115,809.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,010.52, 293,645.70 and 115,809.18 is: 173,495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,010.52 : 293,645.70 = 115,809.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,010.52/293,645.70 = 115,809.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,010.52x = 293,645.70 × 115,809.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,010.52x = 34,006,867,727.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,006,867,727.53/196,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,495.12

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