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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,247.20, 294,716.40 and 151,981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,247.20, 294,716.40 and 151,981.60 is: 228,240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,247.20 : 294,716.40 = 151,981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,247.20/294,716.40 = 151,981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,247.20x = 294,716.40 × 151,981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,247.20x = 44,791,470,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,791,470,018.24/196,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,240.05

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