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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,049.43, 292,746.21 and 155,614.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,049.43, 292,746.21 and 155,614.77 is: 232,368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,049.43 : 292,746.21 = 155,614.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,049.43/292,746.21 = 155,614.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,049.43x = 292,746.21 × 155,614.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,049.43x = 45,555,634,137.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,555,634,137.52/196,049.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,368.10

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