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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,234.40, 294,351.60 and 156,868.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,234.40, 294,351.60 and 156,868.40 is: 235,302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,234.40 : 294,351.60 = 156,868.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,234.40/294,351.60 = 156,868.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,234.40x = 294,351.60 × 156,868.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,234.40x = 46,174,464,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,174,464,529.44/196,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,302.60

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