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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,147.60, 269,834.22 and 171,839.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,147.60, 269,834.22 and 171,839.08 is: 236,393.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,147.60 : 269,834.22 = 171,839.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,147.60/269,834.22 = 171,839.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,147.60x = 269,834.22 × 171,839.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,147.60x = 46,368,064,117.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,368,064,117.32/196,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,393.74

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