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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,984.44, 295,448.58 and 112,470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,984.44, 295,448.58 and 112,470.12 is: 168,689.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,984.44 : 295,448.58 = 112,470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,984.44/295,448.58 = 112,470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,984.44x = 295,448.58 × 112,470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,984.44x = 33,229,137,246.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,229,137,246.43/196,984.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,689.15

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