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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,002.10, 293,225.55 and 169,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,002.10, 293,225.55 and 169,995.70 is: 254,319.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,002.10 : 293,225.55 = 169,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,002.10/293,225.55 = 169,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,002.10x = 293,225.55 × 169,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,002.10x = 49,847,082,630.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,847,082,630.14/196,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,319.13

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