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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,181.82, 294,198.04 and 116,242.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,181.82, 294,198.04 and 116,242.35 is: 174,319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,181.82 : 294,198.04 = 116,242.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,181.82/294,198.04 = 116,242.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,181.82x = 294,198.04 × 116,242.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,181.82x = 34,198,271,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,198,271,244.39/196,181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,319.27

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