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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,245.90, 294,410.70 and 112,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,245.90, 294,410.70 and 112,046.40 is: 168,093.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,245.90 : 294,410.70 = 112,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,245.90/294,410.70 = 112,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,245.90x = 294,410.70 × 112,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,245.90x = 32,987,659,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,987,659,056.48/196,245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,093.49

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