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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,166.38, 293,878.32 and 115,964.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,166.38, 293,878.32 and 115,964.23 is: 173,726.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,166.38 : 293,878.32 = 115,964.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,166.38/293,878.32 = 115,964.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,166.38x = 293,878.32 × 115,964.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,166.38x = 34,079,373,092.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,079,373,092.49/196,166.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,726.88

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