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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,405.27, 294,379.35 and 112,224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,405.27, 294,379.35 and 112,224.40 is: 168,206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,405.27 : 294,379.35 = 112,224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,405.27/294,379.35 = 112,224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,405.27x = 294,379.35 × 112,224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,405.27x = 33,036,545,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,036,545,926.14/196,405.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,206.01

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