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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,228.98, 294,430.14 and 152,237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,228.98, 294,430.14 and 152,237.88 is: 228,424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,228.98 : 294,430.14 = 152,237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,228.98/294,430.14 = 152,237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,228.98x = 294,430.14 × 152,237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,228.98x = 44,823,420,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,823,420,321.70/196,228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,424.06

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