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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,047.93, 292,743.97 and 155,613.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,047.93, 292,743.97 and 155,613.26 is: 232,365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,047.93 : 292,743.97 = 155,613.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,047.93/292,743.97 = 155,613.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,047.93x = 292,743.97 × 155,613.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,047.93x = 45,554,845,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,554,845,146.86/196,047.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,365.85

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