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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,273.40, 294,507.30 and 112,098.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,273.40, 294,507.30 and 112,098.20 is: 168,202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,273.40 : 294,507.30 = 112,098.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,273.40/294,507.30 = 112,098.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,273.40x = 294,507.30 × 112,098.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,273.40x = 33,013,738,216.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,013,738,216.86/196,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,202.81

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