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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,053.12, 293,605.98 and 111,557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,053.12, 293,605.98 and 111,557.28 is: 167,066.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,053.12 : 293,605.98 = 111,557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,053.12/293,605.98 = 111,557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,053.12x = 293,605.98 × 111,557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,053.12x = 32,753,884,520.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,753,884,520.53/196,053.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,066.38

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