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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,002.52, 270,354.45 and 155,652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,002.52, 270,354.45 and 155,652.28 is: 214,697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,002.52 : 270,354.45 = 155,652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,002.52/270,354.45 = 155,652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,002.52x = 270,354.45 × 155,652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,002.52x = 42,081,286,550.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,081,286,550.65/196,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,697.68

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