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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,364.23, 294,989.73 and 116,454.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,364.23, 294,989.73 and 116,454.61 is: 174,944.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,364.23 : 294,989.73 = 116,454.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,364.23/294,989.73 = 116,454.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,364.23x = 294,989.73 × 116,454.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,364.23x = 34,352,912,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,352,912,486.21/196,364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,944.86

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