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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,569.36, 294,638.28 and 112,145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,569.36, 294,638.28 and 112,145.41 is: 168,095.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,569.36 : 294,638.28 = 112,145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,569.36/294,638.28 = 112,145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,569.36x = 294,638.28 × 112,145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,569.36x = 33,042,329,975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,042,329,975.70/196,569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,095.02

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