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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,256.40, 294,384.60 and 112,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,256.40, 294,384.60 and 112,016.40 is: 168,024.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,256.40 : 294,384.60 = 112,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,256.40/294,384.60 = 112,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,256.40x = 294,384.60 × 112,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,256.40x = 32,975,903,107.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,975,903,107.44/196,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,024.60

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