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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,084.60, 293,736.88 and 153,766.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,084.60, 293,736.88 and 153,766.15 is: 230,343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,084.60 : 293,736.88 = 153,766.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,084.60/293,736.88 = 153,766.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,084.60x = 293,736.88 × 153,766.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,084.60x = 45,166,788,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,166,788,608.48/196,084.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,343.38

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