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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,229.98, 294,431.64 and 152,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,229.98, 294,431.64 and 152,238.88 is: 228,425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,229.98 : 294,431.64 = 152,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,229.98/294,431.64 = 152,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,229.98x = 294,431.64 × 152,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,229.98x = 44,823,943,110.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,823,943,110.16/196,229.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,425.56

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