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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,247.80, 294,371.70 and 117,515.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,247.80, 294,371.70 and 117,515.80 is: 176,273.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,247.80 : 294,371.70 = 117,515.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,247.80/294,371.70 = 117,515.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,247.80x = 294,371.70 × 117,515.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,247.80x = 34,593,325,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,593,325,822.86/196,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,273.70

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