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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,165.26, 293,876.50 and 115,963.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,165.26, 293,876.50 and 115,963.11 is: 173,725.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,165.26 : 293,876.50 = 115,963.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,165.26/293,876.50 = 115,963.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,165.26x = 293,876.50 × 115,963.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,165.26x = 34,078,832,895.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,078,832,895.92/196,165.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,725.12

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