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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,264.80, 294,397.20 and 117,532.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,264.80, 294,397.20 and 117,532.80 is: 176,299.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,264.80 : 294,397.20 = 117,532.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,264.80/294,397.20 = 117,532.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,264.80x = 294,397.20 × 117,532.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,264.80x = 34,601,327,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,601,327,228.16/196,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,299.20

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