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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,050.43, 292,747.70 and 155,615.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,050.43, 292,747.70 and 155,615.77 is: 232,369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,050.43 : 292,747.70 = 155,615.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,050.43/292,747.70 = 155,615.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,050.43x = 292,747.70 × 155,615.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,050.43x = 45,556,158,751.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,556,158,751.23/196,050.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,369.59

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