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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,164.63, 293,875.56 and 115,962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,164.63, 293,875.56 and 115,962.48 is: 173,724.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,164.63 : 293,875.56 = 115,962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,164.63/293,875.56 = 115,962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,164.63x = 293,875.56 × 115,962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,164.63x = 34,078,538,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,078,538,748.99/196,164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,724.18

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