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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,340.46, 293,180.61 and 155,905.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,340.46, 293,180.61 and 155,905.66 is: 232,802.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,340.46 : 293,180.61 = 155,905.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,340.46/293,180.61 = 155,905.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,340.46x = 293,180.61 × 155,905.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,340.46x = 45,708,517,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,708,517,452.37/196,340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,802.34

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