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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,161.76, 294,537.87 and 112,016.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,161.76, 294,537.87 and 112,016.92 is: 168,193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,161.76 : 294,537.87 = 112,016.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,161.76/294,537.87 = 112,016.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,161.76x = 294,537.87 × 112,016.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,161.76x = 32,993,225,020.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,993,225,020.76/196,161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,193.97

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