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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,002.80, 293,566.80 and 151,485.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,002.80, 293,566.80 and 151,485.20 is: 226,889.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,002.80 : 293,566.80 = 151,485.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,002.80/293,566.80 = 151,485.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,002.80x = 293,566.80 × 151,485.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,002.80x = 44,471,025,411.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,471,025,411.36/196,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,889.75

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