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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,363.90, 294,587.70 and 112,164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,363.90, 294,587.70 and 112,164.40 is: 168,270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,363.90 : 294,587.70 = 112,164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,363.90/294,587.70 = 112,164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,363.90x = 294,587.70 × 112,164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,363.90x = 33,042,252,617.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,042,252,617.88/196,363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,270.51

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