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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,033.48, 294,220.86 and 111,961.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,033.48, 294,220.86 and 111,961.96 is: 168,040.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,033.48 : 294,220.86 = 111,961.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,033.48/294,220.86 = 111,961.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,033.48x = 294,220.86 × 111,961.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,033.48x = 32,941,544,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,941,544,158.49/196,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,040.40

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