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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,274.40, 294,508.80 and 112,099.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,274.40, 294,508.80 and 112,099.20 is: 168,204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,274.40 : 294,508.80 = 112,099.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,274.40/294,508.80 = 112,099.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,274.40x = 294,508.80 × 112,099.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,274.40x = 33,014,200,872.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,014,200,872.96/196,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,204.31

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