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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,492.88, 294,774.96 and 112,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,492.88, 294,774.96 and 112,347.92 is: 168,542.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,492.88 : 294,774.96 = 112,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,492.88/294,774.96 = 112,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,492.88x = 294,774.96 × 112,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,492.88x = 33,117,353,624.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,117,353,624.08/196,492.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,542.26

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