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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,031.52, 270,284.40 and 165,762.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,031.52, 270,284.40 and 165,762.72 is: 228,550.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,031.52 : 270,284.40 = 165,762.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,031.52/270,284.40 = 165,762.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,031.52x = 270,284.40 × 165,762.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,031.52x = 44,803,077,317.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,803,077,317.57/196,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,550.37

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