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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,164.76, 293,875.75 and 115,962.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,164.76, 293,875.75 and 115,962.61 is: 173,724.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,164.76 : 293,875.75 = 115,962.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,164.76/293,875.75 = 115,962.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,164.76x = 293,875.75 × 115,962.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,164.76x = 34,078,596,936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,078,596,936.52/196,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,724.36

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