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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,013.46, 293,786.91 and 112,732.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,013.46, 293,786.91 and 112,732.50 is: 168,964.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,013.46 : 293,786.91 = 112,732.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,013.46/293,786.91 = 112,732.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,013.46x = 293,786.91 × 112,732.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,013.46x = 33,119,332,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,119,332,831.58/196,013.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,964.58

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