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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,011.98, 295,044.48 and 112,516.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,011.98, 295,044.48 and 112,516.26 is: 168,503.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,011.98 : 295,044.48 = 112,516.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,011.98/295,044.48 = 112,516.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,011.98x = 295,044.48 × 112,516.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,011.98x = 33,197,301,423.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,197,301,423.24/197,011.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,503.97

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