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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,148.10, 269,834.91 and 171,839.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,148.10, 269,834.91 and 171,839.58 is: 236,394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,148.10 : 269,834.91 = 171,839.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,148.10/269,834.91 = 171,839.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,148.10x = 269,834.91 × 171,839.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,148.10x = 46,368,317,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,368,317,603.74/196,148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,394.43

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