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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,163.76, 294,540.87 and 112,018.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,163.76, 294,540.87 and 112,018.92 is: 168,196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,163.76 : 294,540.87 = 112,018.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,163.76/294,540.87 = 112,018.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,163.76x = 294,540.87 × 112,018.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,163.76x = 32,994,150,153.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,994,150,153.26/196,163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,196.97

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