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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,162.34, 269,854.58 and 171,853.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,162.34, 269,854.58 and 171,853.83 is: 236,414.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,162.34 : 269,854.58 = 171,853.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,162.34/269,854.58 = 171,853.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,162.34x = 269,854.58 × 171,853.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,162.34x = 46,375,542,256.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,375,542,256.77/196,162.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,414.10

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