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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,149.85, 269,837.32 and 171,841.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,149.85, 269,837.32 and 171,841.33 is: 236,396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,149.85 : 269,837.32 = 171,841.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,149.85/269,837.32 = 171,841.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,149.85x = 269,837.32 × 171,841.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,149.85x = 46,369,203,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,369,203,952.44/196,149.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,396.84

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