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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,048.61, 293,599.23 and 111,552.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,048.61, 293,599.23 and 111,552.77 is: 167,059.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,048.61 : 293,599.23 = 111,552.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,048.61/293,599.23 = 111,552.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,048.61x = 293,599.23 × 111,552.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,048.61x = 32,751,807,376.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,751,807,376.37/196,048.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,059.63

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