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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,288.76, 270,723.66 and 165,553.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,288.76, 270,723.66 and 165,553.40 is: 228,333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,288.76 : 270,723.66 = 165,553.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,288.76/270,723.66 = 165,553.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,288.76x = 270,723.66 × 165,553.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,288.76x = 44,819,222,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,819,222,373.44/196,288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,333.11

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