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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,530.57, 294,793.11 and 112,110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,530.57, 294,793.11 and 112,110.57 is: 168,164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,530.57 : 294,793.11 = 112,110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,530.57/294,793.11 = 112,110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,530.57x = 294,793.11 × 112,110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,530.57x = 33,049,423,594.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,049,423,594.17/196,530.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,164.29

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