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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,147.80, 293,827.86 and 166,033.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,147.80, 293,827.86 and 166,033.08 is: 248,716.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,147.80 : 293,827.86 = 166,033.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,147.80/293,827.86 = 166,033.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,147.80x = 293,827.86 × 166,033.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,147.80x = 48,785,144,585.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,785,144,585.61/196,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,716.25

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