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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,162.54, 294,424.24 and 152,072.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,162.54, 294,424.24 and 152,072.62 is: 228,248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,162.54 : 294,424.24 = 152,072.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,162.54/294,424.24 = 152,072.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,162.54x = 294,424.24 × 152,072.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,162.54x = 44,773,865,568.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,773,865,568.31/196,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,248.81

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