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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,032.52, 270,285.78 and 165,763.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,032.52, 270,285.78 and 165,763.72 is: 228,551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,032.52 : 270,285.78 = 165,763.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,032.52/270,285.78 = 165,763.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,032.52x = 270,285.78 × 165,763.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,032.52x = 44,803,576,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,803,576,355.90/196,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,551.75

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