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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,149.84, 293,944.03 and 111,735.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,149.84, 293,944.03 and 111,735.78 is: 167,443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,149.84 : 293,944.03 = 111,735.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,149.84/293,944.03 = 111,735.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,149.84x = 293,944.03 × 111,735.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,149.84x = 32,844,065,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,844,065,468.39/196,149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,443.75

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