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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,343.99, 293,185.90 and 155,909.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,343.99, 293,185.90 and 155,909.19 is: 232,807.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,343.99 : 293,185.90 = 155,909.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,343.99/293,185.90 = 155,909.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,343.99x = 293,185.90 × 155,909.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,343.99x = 45,710,376,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,710,376,188.42/196,343.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,807.62

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