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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,404.27, 294,377.85 and 112,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,404.27, 294,377.85 and 112,223.40 is: 168,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,404.27 : 294,377.85 = 112,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,404.27/294,377.85 = 112,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,404.27x = 294,377.85 × 112,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,404.27x = 33,036,083,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,036,083,211.69/196,404.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,204.51

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