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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,842.41, 295,033.13 and 75,183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,842.41, 295,033.13 and 75,183.18 is: 112,686.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,842.41 : 295,033.13 = 75,183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,842.41/295,033.13 = 75,183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,842.41x = 295,033.13 × 75,183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,842.41x = 22,181,528,918.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,181,528,918.75/196,842.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,686.74

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