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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,086.11, 293,739.14 and 153,767.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,086.11, 293,739.14 and 153,767.66 is: 230,345.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,086.11 : 293,739.14 = 153,767.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,086.11/293,739.14 = 153,767.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,086.11x = 293,739.14 × 153,767.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,086.11x = 45,167,577,970.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,167,577,970.68/196,086.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,345.63

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