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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,149.59, 293,943.65 and 111,735.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,149.59, 293,943.65 and 111,735.53 is: 167,443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,149.59 : 293,943.65 = 111,735.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,149.59/293,943.65 = 111,735.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,149.59x = 293,943.65 × 111,735.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,149.59x = 32,843,950,537.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,843,950,537.08/196,149.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,443.39

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