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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,160.54, 294,421.23 and 152,070.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,160.54, 294,421.23 and 152,070.62 is: 228,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,160.54 : 294,421.23 = 152,070.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,160.54/294,421.23 = 152,070.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,160.54x = 294,421.23 × 152,070.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,160.54x = 44,772,817,515.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,772,817,515.16/196,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,245.80

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