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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,160.76, 294,536.37 and 112,015.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,160.76, 294,536.37 and 112,015.92 is: 168,192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,160.76 : 294,536.37 = 112,015.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,160.76/294,536.37 = 112,015.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,160.76x = 294,536.37 × 112,015.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,160.76x = 32,992,762,459.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,992,762,459.01/196,160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,192.47

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