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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,004.48, 295,033.23 and 112,508.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,004.48, 295,033.23 and 112,508.76 is: 168,492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,004.48 : 295,033.23 = 112,508.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,004.48/295,033.23 = 112,508.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,004.48x = 295,033.23 × 112,508.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,004.48x = 33,193,822,866.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,193,822,866.09/197,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,492.73

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