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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,144.43, 269,829.91 and 171,835.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,144.43, 269,829.91 and 171,835.93 is: 236,389.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,144.43 : 269,829.91 = 171,835.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,144.43/269,829.91 = 171,835.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,144.43x = 269,829.91 × 171,835.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,144.43x = 46,366,472,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,366,472,422.50/196,144.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,389.44

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