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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,746.41, 295,118.52 and 170,011.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,746.41, 295,118.52 and 170,011.11 is: 255,015.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,746.41 : 295,118.52 = 170,011.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,746.41/295,118.52 = 170,011.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,746.41x = 295,118.52 × 170,011.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,746.41x = 50,173,427,166.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,173,427,166.76/196,746.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,015.72

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