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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,051.93, 292,749.94 and 155,617.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,051.93, 292,749.94 and 155,617.27 is: 232,371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,051.93 : 292,749.94 = 155,617.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,051.93/292,749.94 = 155,617.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,051.93x = 292,749.94 × 155,617.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,051.93x = 45,556,946,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,556,946,455.46/196,051.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,371.83

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