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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,344.99, 293,187.39 and 155,910.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,344.99, 293,187.39 and 155,910.19 is: 232,809.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,344.99 : 293,187.39 = 155,910.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,344.99/293,187.39 = 155,910.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,344.99x = 293,187.39 × 155,910.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,344.99x = 45,710,901,680.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,710,901,680.50/196,344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,809.11

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