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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,003.40, 294,005.10 and 156,637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,003.40, 294,005.10 and 156,637.40 is: 234,956.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,003.40 : 294,005.10 = 156,637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,003.40/294,005.10 = 156,637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,003.40x = 294,005.10 × 156,637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,003.40x = 46,052,194,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,052,194,450.74/196,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,956.10

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