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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,001.52, 270,353.07 and 155,651.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,001.52, 270,353.07 and 155,651.28 is: 214,696.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,001.52 : 270,353.07 = 155,651.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,001.52/270,353.07 = 155,651.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,001.52x = 270,353.07 × 155,651.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,001.52x = 42,080,801,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,080,801,397.43/196,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,696.30

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