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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,184.07, 294,201.41 and 116,244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,184.07, 294,201.41 and 116,244.60 is: 174,322.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,184.07 : 294,201.41 = 116,244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,184.07/294,201.41 = 116,244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,184.07x = 294,201.41 × 116,244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,184.07x = 34,199,324,643.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199,324,643.66/196,184.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,322.64

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