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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,033.52, 270,287.16 and 165,764.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,033.52, 270,287.16 and 165,764.72 is: 228,553.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,033.52 : 270,287.16 = 165,764.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,033.52/270,287.16 = 165,764.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,033.52x = 270,287.16 × 165,764.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,033.52x = 44,804,075,397.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,804,075,397.00/196,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,553.13

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