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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,674.40, 295,108.80 and 112,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,674.40, 295,108.80 and 112,499.20 is: 168,804.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,674.40 : 295,108.80 = 112,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,674.40/295,108.80 = 112,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,674.40x = 295,108.80 × 112,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,674.40x = 33,199,503,912.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,199,503,912.96/196,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,804.40

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